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 commissioners on Tuesday approved the release of $75,000 in county revolving loans to local residents to keep open a restaurant/bar in Burkettsville and another in Fort Recovery.
The commissioners' action, which is contingen [More]
MENDON - Village council members at Tuesday's meeting approved appropriations of $1.19 million for 2017.
Members also accepted a few supplemental appropriations for 2016 to complete purchases for the current year. Also accepted were the amounts and rates of levies as determined by the budget commission. Mendon voters in November renewed a 2.3-mill current expenses levy and a 2.5-mill street repair levy. [More]
ROCKFORD - After a lengthy closed-door session Tuesday night, Parkway Local Schools board members tabled a motion to offer superintendent Greg Puthoff a one-year contract.
COLDWATER - School board members on Tuesday approved new three-year contracts for treasurer Michelle Mawer and technology director Robert Smith effective Aug. 1 through July 31, 2020.
MARIA STEIN - Amanda Goettemoeller of St. Rose saw her dream of six years fulfilled when she opened Daycare Discoveries in October at 8035 Flyer Drive, Maria Stein.
St. Marys outscored Delphos St. John's 17-2 in the second quarter to pull away for a 73-38 win in a WBL versus MAC matchup on Tuesday night at Murotech Court.
