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.
Ohioans soon may be asked to vote whether marijuana should be legalized for medical and/or personal use throughout the state.
The Ohio Ballot Board last week certified ResponsibleOhio's ballot initiative - a step in the process to place the proposed constitutional amendment before voters this fall. [More]
Mary Jane Westrick, 87, formerly of Avondale and Lakeview, passed away Thursday morning, March 26, 2015 at the Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. [More]
Four area police chiefs are beginning to plan a mutual aid agreement - much like the agreements among area fire departments - to bolster law enforcement capabilities.
Property owners seek to shield nearly 300 acres of land
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday officially granted support to landowners seeking to permanently preserve nearly 300 acres of farmland from future development.
CELINA - Area contractors have until April 14 to submit bids for an estimated $275,000 wastewater pump station replacement project at the county-owned 4-H camp property.
St. Marys native Josh Fleagle was one of 13 members of the eighth-ranked Ohio State men's swimming team to earn a spot in this weekend's NCAA championship meet in Iowa City, Iowa.
