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.
CELINA - The area's robust economy appears to be leading Mercer County to a fourth-consecutive record-breaking year of sales tax revenue.
With sales tax collections up nearly $135,000 or 3.9 percent over 2013 as of September, county auditor Randy Grapner predicts 2014 will beat last year's record $4.6 million. [More]
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's contest against state-ranked Leipsic on Saturday was neither the Redskins' most impressive nor their most solid performance of the season.
COLDWATER - Despite a strong second half that featured two of the three goals scored by Maura Hoying, Coldwater was unable to overcome a sluggish first half and lost 5-4 to Shawnee in girls soccer action on Saturday at Village Hall Field.
ROSSBURG - Second generation and teenaged sensation Bobby Pierce (Late Models) and veteran Brian Ruhlman (Modifieds) fought off frigid conditions and picked up $5,000 United Midwest Promoters (UMP) Fall Nationals victories Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
Coldwater extended its winning streak to 14 straight matches after sweeping a home triangular match with Ottoville and Lima Central Catholic on Saturday at the Palace.
