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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.

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Saturday, March 19th, 2016

State helps collect mayor's court fees

By Ed Gebert

COLDWATER - Mayor's court is seeing an increase in collections due to assistance from the Ohio Attorney General's office.

Municipalities can enlist the help of the state office at no charge to collect unpaid traffic tickets and other violations handled by the court, village finance director Jason Eyink said. The office has the authority to withhold tax refunds to collect arrears. It also can block driver's license renewals until a debt is paid. [More]

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Celina officials plan for equipment buys

Council passes legislation to get funds in order

CELINA - City council members this week approved final reading of an ordinance to move $1.25 million from the general fund into various accounts to help buy police and fire vehicles, improve streets and eventually replace the synthetic field at Eastview Park.

ODOT to resurface state Route 29 in Celina

State to pay for most of $369,264 project

CELINA - The Ohio Department of Transportation this summer will resurface state Route 29 from Portland Street to Main Street.

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