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 - Mercer County-Celina City Health Department workers are handing out packets of mosquito protection wipes at local parades and will distribute them in the Commercial Building at the Mercer County Fair next week.
Structure would store chemicals for proposed wastewater plant
CHICKASAW - Village council members authorized the first payment and a change order for construction of the maintenance building at the proposed wastewater treatment facility.
FORT RECOVERY - Mercer County native Mike Cooper will be back on his home turf Sunday when The American Kings rock Hein Amphitheater for the Fort Recovery Summer Concert Series season finale.
