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.
Jerry W. Sawmiller, 68, of rural Spencerville, died at 5:31 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. [More]
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools' new $71,000 security system provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in and near the school, board members learned at Tuesday's meeting.
St. Henry experienced déjà vu twice over on Tuesday as the six Mercer County boys golf teams took to the links of the Mercer County Elks for the county invitational.
