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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EMS coordinator quits; other employee fired
Commissioners discuss future leadership of the county agency
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Mercer County Emergency Medical Services coordinator has resigned and the education program director has been fired.
Commissioner Greg Homan on Tuesday night revealed that Matt Nietfeld has "moved on from his position" while Heather [More]
Man gets 8 years in prison for robbery
By Jared Mauch
CELINA - One man involved in the April armed robbery of the Dollar General Store in Rockford was sentenced to prison after changing his plea on Tuesday.
Edward Smith, 44, Fort Wayne, Ind., was sentenced to eight years in prison for aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, moments after he had pleaded guilty in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2016
Carolyn Vaughn
Carolyn L. Vaughn, 79, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died June 28, 2016 at The Gardens at Celina, Celina, OH. [More]
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Treatment train areas flooded to grow grass
CELINA - The Coldwater Creek Treatment Train got its first real test last weekend as officials flooded the area to spur vegetation growth.
The efforts yielded good results, Lake Restoration Commission Director Milt Miller said.
Minster gives land to CIC for industrial development
MINSTER - Village-owned land will be given to the Community Improvement Corp. for industrial development.
Village council members on Tuesday passed
St. Henry Community Picnic to attract crowds this weekend
ST. HENRY - From rock bands and children's games to a variety of food and go-kart racing, this weekend's St. Henry Community Picnic will have something for everyone.
Roadwork bid comes in under estimate
Auglaize County gets just one quote
WAPAKONETA - The lone bid for Auglaize County and township roadwork came in $87,545 below estimate.
County engineer Doug Reinhart and county commis
Mendon to put levy on ballot
MENDON - Village councilors on Tuesday approved placing an operating levy renewal on the November ballot.
The 2.6-mill renewal would allow the vill
Fort board hires band director
FORT RECOVERY - School officials welcomed a new band director during a special meeting this morning.
Board members hired Reid Knuth, a graduate of
Celina picks up win
'Dogs secure third seed, rematch with Indians in tourney
FORT RECOVERY - Nate Kirk gave Celina four strong innings and the Bulldogs pounded out 11 hits in a 13-3 six-inning run-rule of Fort Recovery on Tuesday evening.
St. Marys tops Coldwater in extras
Tuesday's Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
Mitchell Pendleton's single scored Derek Jay for the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as St. Marys emerged with an 8-7 victory over Coldwater at K.C. Geiger Park on Tuesday night.
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