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 - Celina Aluminum Precision Technology is back to normal operations after a fire Monday afternoon sent workers home.
The fire started about 1:42 p.m. with the Celina Fire Department arriving on scene shortly after. It was contained to an area about 400 feet from the north side of the building, fire chief Doug Wolters said. [More]
CELINA - A CEO has been named for the soon-to-be privatized Cheryl Ann Group as plans for the split from the Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities continue.
FORT RECOVERY - Village Council members after a 90-minute public hearing on Monday delayed a final decision to allow for further discussion on two proposed zoning changes.
Mercer County tied with Delaware County for the lowest unemployment rate in the state in January, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
A trio of players and two coaches earned top honors as the Associated Press announced its Division IV All-Ohio teams Monday night.
Player of the Year honors was split between Jensen Caretti of Hannibal River, Kamryn Troike of Fostoria St. Wendelin and Deja Winters of Richmond Heights.
