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.
COLDWATER - Dayton native Joanne Huist Smith on Thursday night discussed her Christmas memoir before a moved audience at the Coldwater Public Library.
The author's book, "The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle" - based upon the unexpected death of her husband almost 16 years ago - was published last year and is currently the #1 holiday bestseller on Amazon.com. [More]
Elections official says some funds will be reimbursed
CELINA - Elections officials are requesting an additional $100,000 in 2016 from Mercer County Commissioners to cover anticipated high upfront costs for up to five elections.
Protection from the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine wanes each year but the shots are still recommended to lessen the severity and protect the very young, according to health officials.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners are considering a request for $12,000 by the Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to help fund a job-related program.
ST. MARYS - A former sex offender convicted in Mercer and Auglaize counties was indicted this week for allegedly possessing and sharing child pornography.
A burned body was found Sunday morning at Lake Loramie State Park in Shelby County.
The body has not yet been identified and an investigation into the fatal incident is ongoing, according to a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Celina senior soccer player Caelyn Reineke added to her WBL Player of the Year and All-Ohio honors with the Division II Girls SoccerPlayer of the Year award from the Northwest Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association.
