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.
NEW BREMEN - Council members Tuesday night approved spending up to $76,500 for engineering and design costs for the proposed Lions Park improvement project.
The village recently received a $250,000 cultural arts grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help pay for the project in the park between the Crown Pavilion and Crown-owned Opera House/office building complex. [More]
Jacqueline "Jackie" Axe-Hamby, 73, Morris, Ill., and formerly of St. Marys and Lima, died at 4:58 a.m. June 23, 2014, at Morris Hospital, Morris. [More]
Legislation would enable city to issue permits for shooting unwanted pests
CELINA - Anyone wishing to shoot nuisance animals such as geese within city limits must obtain permission from city council - as well as state or federal authorities - if pending legislation passes.
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County was awarded a $245,120 federal grant to help fund an improvement project on a busy stretch of St. Johns Road in Marion Township.
Mercer County continued to boast the lowest unemployment rate in the state in May, according to data released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Tristan Mercadel's strong showing last week earned him accolades from the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. On Tuesday the Grand Lake outfielder was named the GLSCL Player of the Week.
