Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
BLUFFTON - The Celina and St. Marys baseball teams came up on the short end of the stick in the Division II district semifinal round Thursday at Bluffton University's Memorial Field.
Wapakoneta came from behind to beat Celina 4-3 in the second game, while the potent offensive attack of St. Marys was held to just four hits against Bath ace Colin Gossard in the first game, as the Roughriders' season came to an end with a 3-0 loss. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking public input on the proposed use of state funds for handicapped-accessibility at the courthouse and playground equipment at a Celina park.
CELINA - One hundred ninety-four members of the Celina High School class of 2014 will graduate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Celina High School Stadium.
