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 free lunch program aims to help hungry children eat well throughout the summer.
Federal, state and local partners on Tuesday celebrated the launch of Mercer County's first U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program at the Celina Gardens Apartments. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents receiving public assistance are getting reloadable debit cards to replace the former paper coupons.
The Women, Infants and Children nutrition program on Monday rolled out the new cards locally, county WIC director Jenny Boroff told health board members at Tuesday's meeting. The Mercer County WIC office transitioned to the cards on July 6. [More]
CELINA - After considerable debate, legislation designed to limit drone use in town lifted off Monday night as city council members passed first reading.
SIDNEY - A Fort Loramie man pleaded guilty July 9 to attempted failure to stop after an accident, a fourth-degree felony, in connection with the death of a Minster teen.
CELINA - A request during Monday night's Celina City Council meeting that the city help buy new youth football helmets evolved into a discussion about the safety of the current equipment and whether the league's participation fee is adequate.
COLDWATER - High school students may soon be able to attend religious instruction during the school day instead of remaining in study hall due to changes in state law.
A three-run fourth inning proved to be the difference for Lake Erie as the Monarchs beat the Grand Lake Mariners 4-2 in GLSCL action Tuesday night in Flat Rock, Mich.
