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 - The intersections of Fleetfoot and Hellwarth roads with Mud Pike soon will be straightened and aligned, and Mud Pike will be widened between state Route 118 and the city.
Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a bid of about $2.1 million from Shinn Brothers Inc. to improve the 3.58 miles of roadway. [More]
CELINA - CA Group is working to separate from the Mercer County Board of Developmental Disabilities and privatize its services, local Rotarians learned Tuesday.
CELINA - City employees will spray for mosquitoes from 6 p.m.-midnight tonight and Thursday night.
Safety-service director Tom Hitchcock said the recent rain has led to more mosquito activity. No diseases have been found in the mosquitos, but the insects are becoming more numerous, he noted.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery lost the opening set to Jay County on Tuesday and chalked it up to nerves because it was the first match of the season at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
