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.
COLDWATER - Village officials are partnering with Coldwater American Legion Post 470 members to add a splash of patriotism to the town's two main streets to honor living and deceased hometown heroes.
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CELINA - Plans for Ferguson Enterprises' proposed pipe yard operation to be built next to its distribution center are proceeding as the company on Thursday closed the deal to buy about 18 acres of land from the Mercer County Community Improvement Corp.
WAPAKONETA - A longtime Minster restaurant and bar has had its food license revoked due to repeated violations found by the Auglaize County Health Department.
CELINA - The theme for the Celina ACME Baseball team's home games so far this season could be called "Late Night at Montgomery Field."
After having played 10 innings in Monday's win over Parkway, Celina and Coldwater needed extra innings to decide a winner in Mercer County circuit play.
ROSSBURG - Scott Bloomquist returned to Eldora Speedway on Thursday night and the controversial dirt track racing legend dominated the second 25-lap, $5,000 to-win feature event on the opening night of the 23rd annual Dirt Late Model Dream presented by Ferris Mowers.
