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 Mercer County Sheriff's Office, Foundations Behavioral Health Services and the Mercer County Emergency Medical Services are teaming up to better treat those who have overdosed in the county.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey made the announcement in a Tuesday news release explaining the three entities will begin weekly meetings to review overdose cases and offer the appropriate resources for treatment and recovery. [More]
LEXINGTON - After two overtime victories in the district allowed them to reach the Division II girls soccer regional semifinals for the third time in four years, Celina looked for some sort of magic to keep the season going against Bay Village on Tuesday night. [More]
CELINA - Facing a 24 percent increase in premiums, Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday voted to move the county from its grandfathered plan to a high-deductible plan paired with a health savings account.
Mercer County Recorder Angie King says her office is fielding calls from residents about mail and telephone solicitations from several companies offering certified copies of deeds.
CELINA - The owner of a new store at 5360 Fairground Road awaits customers looking for Christmas items and unique gifts for other holidays and everyday, also.
