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 - Local law enforcement officials and first responders will have state funds available to purchase Naloxone, the lifesaving drug administered to combat a heroin/opiate drug overdose.
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COLDWATER - A challenger and two current members are competing on the Nov. 3 ballot to fill two open seats on the Coldwater Exempted Village Schools Board of Education.
County keeps lowest ranking in state for unemployment
The unemployment rate in Mercer County rose slightly from 2.7 percent in August to 2.8 percent in September, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Only two weeks remain in the high school football regular season. The southern trio of the WBL continues on its quest to secure three playoff spots in Region 10.
