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.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members want federal officials to have the power to fine producers who misuse features built with conservation funds.
Board members on Thursday authorized submitting a resolution to the Ohio [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Was Fort Recovery coach Brian Patch pleased with the all-around offensive effort of his team during Thursday's game with New Knoxville?
Not particularly.
One thing Patch was happy about, however was that his team stayed unbeaten with a 38-33 victory against the Rangers to open Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball competition. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have authorized clearing more than 500 dead ash trees - victims of the emerald ash borer - from the Celina-Coldwater bike path to prevent injuries to the bicyclists, runners, walkers and skaters who use the 4.7-mile path.
ST. MARYS - A fast start proved to be the difference as Ottawa-Glandorf opened the defense of its Western Buckeye League Championship with a 57-46 victory over St. Marys Thursday night at Murotech Court.
COLDWATER - Ashley Tobe has a love of wrestling that has paid off with the chance to compete on the college level.
The Coldwater senior committed to the University of the Cumberlands on Thursday, getting a chance to wrestle for an established women's wrestling program.
