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 - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey plans to turn over his office's nonemergency boating calls next year to the local U.S. Freshwater Boaters Alliance, a non-profit boating organization that promotes safety on Grand Lake.
Grey recently told county commissioners that his office's boat is a 30-year-old Boston Whaler with many mechanical issues. It may be time to get rid of the craft, possibly by selling it on GovDeals, an online auction site, he added. [More]
The weekend's blast of wintry weather led to several automobile accidents in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
Mercer County Sheriff's Office reported about 12 vehicle slide-offs or accidents involving slick roads. Reportedly, none of the incidents resulted in serious injuries.
Celina struggled with shooting and committed 22 turnovers in falling to 0-3 on the boys basketball season with a 72-47 loss to Toledo Bowsher on Saturday night in Toledo. The Rebels improve to 3-0 with the win.
Week Three of the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference meant the start of divisional play in the North and South Divisions. The North Division bowled at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys while Woodcrest Lanes in Union City hosted the South Division.
