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.
WAPAKONETA - A 45-year-old Montezuma man on Wednesday was sentenced to 40 years behind bars for taking nudity-oriented photos of local teenage girls and attempting to cover up evidence.
Timothy Scott Workman emphatically maintained his innocence i [More]
There's a rather solid chance that not many former Flyers can snag rebounds from above the rim, post up on a defense, or run a relentless full-court press quite like they used to, but the 1975 Marion Local Flyers should have no trouble bringing their home crowd to their feet like in the old days when they are honored on Friday in Maria Stein. [More]
After 18 years of service, Sell opts not to run again
Two former Republican city councilmen, Mike Sovinski, of Celina, and James Harris, of St. Marys, are looking to return to the fold by replacing a pair of incumbents who have decided to leave office after serving their communities for years.
Tobacco reportedly hidden in courthouse elevator to take to jail
CELINA - Two Celina men face charges of resistance to lawful authority, a fourth-degree felony, after allegedly attempting to smuggle tobacco into the Mercer County Detention Center Wednesday afternoon.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools administrators on Wednesday morning limited access to the high school and middle school after learning of potential threats, officials said.
A section of U.S. 127 between Shelly Road and Shindeldecker Road in Dublin Township was temporarily closed early Feb. 5 after a rig slid off the roadway at 12:14 a.m.
CELINA - The Heroin Interdiction Team team arrested a Celina man Wednesday afternoon after conducting a traffic stop and discovering syringes, empty capsules and drug paraphernalia.
COLDWATER - Brody Hoying made his commitment to Eastern Michigan official Wednesday morning as the All-Ohio Coldwater standout signed his National Letter of Intent to play football for the Eagles next season. Hoying had verbally committed to the Ypsilanti-based school in July.
