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.
Commissioners approve leasing home to local faith-based group
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Mercer County officials on Tuesday agreed to lease a home on Mud Pike to a new, grassroots group seeking to provide a transitional facility for recovering addicts.
Bruce Swonger, a member of the Mercer County House of Hope ministry, said the organization will provide temporary "sober living housing" at the county-owned property beginning in August or September. Members of the group are partnering with the Mercer County Drug Court and other organizations, he added. [More]
Richard F. "Dick" Howell, 88, West Milton, formerly of St. Marys, died at 4:05 p.m. July 5, 2014, at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton. [More]
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local School board members on Tuesday night approved a resolution that will place a five-year, 1-mill renewal levy for the Rockford Carnegie Library on the general ballot in the fall.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are looking for alternatives to continue a transportation program funded by state grants for income-eligible clients.
COLDWATER - The Coldwater Athletic Boosters is gearing up to raise funds for a major renovation at the football stadium.
Booster president Charmaine Bettinger told school board members at Tuesday's board meeting the club hopes to kick off a major fundraising drive in August.
COLDWATER - Late-inning offense and a dominant performance on the mound by Greg Gilliland propelled Coldwater into the State ACME Tournament for the second straight summer.
