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.
Proposed project scaled back, location moved slightly at fairgrounds
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A proposed $4 million expo center at the Mercer County Fairgrounds will be smaller and much closer to the center of activity than officials initially planned.
The Progressive Agriculture Convention and Education center may include an edu [More]
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats have had a flare for dramatics.
Friday night's opening round Division VI, Region 22 playoff game against Mechanicsburg was no exception.
The third-seeded Wildcats came-from-behind to defeat the sixth-seeded, defending regional champion Mechanicsburg Indians, 42-41, in a double overtime thriller that came down to the final play at Memorial Field. [More]
CELINA - Area chain stores aren't having much difficulty finding workers for the upcoming Christmas season, despite Mercer County's continuing low unemployment rate.
Justices rule state can't use discretion in making payments
COLUMBUS - Ohio's highest court this week denied an appeal by Ohio Department of Natural Resources to use its discretion in paying landowners affected by flooding caused by the West Bank spillway.
Collin Peters rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns as Versailles advanced in the Division VI, Region 22 football bracket with a 34-27 win over Miami East on Friday night in Casstown.
