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.
Educator to work with industries, schools to align curriculum with job skills
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - An area resident who has served 39 years in education has been tapped as full-time career coordinator for local students and industries.
Rod Moorman, who retires Aug. 1 as St. Henry schools superintendent, was hired for the consultant role by the new Auglaize/Mercer Business-Education Alliance. [More]
Part-time assistant resigns; new person should be on staff by end of month, mayor says
CELINA - The city once again is seeking someone to help run the parks and recreation department.
Earlier this summer, Lori Schmitmeyer was hired as a part-time recreation assistant to lead the agency through the upcoming departure of parks director Jeff Fortkamp.
Home run in 17th inning lifts Lima to three-game sweep of Grand Lake
CELINA - Saturday evening started with the Grand Lake players' host families being honored at Montgomery Field prior to the start of the Mariners' game with rival Lima.
