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.
MARIA STEIN - A breakfast session Friday with U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan - touted as a forum on the impact of federal regulations - turned into a chat on government woes and politics.
The event in Maria Stein with keynote speaker Jordan was promoted as a discussion on new federal regulations impacting farmers, businesses, individuals and families. However, the approximately 70 people in attendance at the local American Legion hall seemed to have different concerns on their minds. [More]
Eileen Herman Wooles, 94, formerly of Celina, departed this life Aug. 6, 2014, and is now on her way to her next great adventure in the glory of God. [More]
CELINA - Utility poles remain above ground in some wooded residential neighborhoods even though a vast majority of homeowners buried electric lines years ago at the city's request.
The Celina girls golf team picked up a dual match win over county rival Marion Local on Friday, beating the Flyers 211-272 on the back nine at the Mercer County Elks.
