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 - County officials and concerned citizens want people to know hope exists for those struggling with heroin addiction.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and guest speaker Ben Budde, a recovering heroin addict, want people to hear that message during the first Night of Hope at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Lakeshore Park. The event is a county first and something Budde spearheaded after talking to Grey and other county officials. [More]
Ohio Department of Agriculture officials have approved final permits for Pine Valley Ranch LLC, a 2.2 million layer hen facility proposed by some area farmers for south of Monticello in Van Wert County.
The Celina girls tennis team had a quick debut for the 2016 season in shutting out Bellefontaine 5-0 on Saturday morning at the Booster Club Tennis Complex at the high school.
COLDWATER - With his colorful outfit and hair, Kyle Troup could easily be picked out of the crowd of bowlers this weekend at the PBA Lefeld Implement Central Classic.
