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 - A big yellow Lab recently rescued from an area pound has been given a second chance.
Abandoned by his owner for being "too big and rambunctious," Jackson is being taught by Celina dog trainer Jackie Jutte to be a service dog.
Jutte heard about Jackson through a local rescue group that picked him up from the pound. She went to see the dog, which has an even, friendly temperament, and knew immediately he was a good candidate, she said. [More]
Donald A. "Flowers" Grillot, age 66, of Heims Street, Yorkshire, Ohio, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his residence, Friday evening, May 15, 2015. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The number of traffic tickets issued this year in Mercer County has more than doubled since 2014 - mainly due to an increased presence of troopers on area roadways.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Spencer Schulze has always had a passion for running.
For the next few years, the record-breaking Redskin senior will have a chance to continue running while getting an education at Ohio Northern University.
