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.
Crooks place devices at gas pumps to steal credit card info
By Jared Mauch
CELINA - Skimming credit card information from gas pumps is on the rise, and local officials are joining a statewide effort to stop the crime.
Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner, sheriff Jeff Grey and county weight and measures inspector Doug Eshelman spoke at the Eastown Party Mart Shell station Thursday about their efforts. [More]
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Three people were transported to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, on Thursday night after a three-vehicle accident on U.S. 127.
CELINA - After having lost their last three matches, all against Midwest Athletic Conference teams, the Celina Bulldogs were more in their comfort zone on Thursday night in the Western Buckeye League volleyball opener with Elida at the Intermediate School.
Coldwater battled Minster in the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball opener before coming away with a three-set win at the Palace on Thursday night.
