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.
Money to fund most of $1.3M project on Market Street
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel on Monday night announced the state has awarded the city a substantial grant to cover most of the costs of the "long-overdue" West Market Street reconstruction project, likely in the summer of 2019.
In what he called a major milestone for the city, Hazel said the Ohio Department of Transportation's Small Cities Program has agreed to pay 95 percent of eligible costs up to $1.3 million. [More]
CELINA - The former Breakaway RecPlex that closed in July 2009 may reopen, at least in part as a restaurant and/or bar by a new owner, according to city officials.
City council members on Monday night offered no objections to a new liquor license permit application by Holiday Sports LLC, 6301 U.S. 127, to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. Mayor Jeff Hazel confirmed the site as the former Breakaway RecPlex. The business' active CEO is listed as John Chilimigras. [More]
COLDWATER - Coldwater went on top of Fort Recovery early and remained on top throughout.
The Cavaliers scored five runs in the first inning and continued to hold off the Indians the rest of the way in a 10-6 victory on Monday night at Veterans Field. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey on Wednesday morning will give an update on the skeletal remains of a homicide victim found in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park a year and a half a go.
ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday approved a tax-abatement beginning July 1, 2018, for Hemmelgarn Enterprises, which does business as Hi-Tech Wire.
NEW BREMEN - With $248,000 in funds from the Ohio Public Works Commission and $186,000 from village funding, council members have appropriated $434,000 for street resurfacing and improvements this year.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed first reading of legislation to allow "multi-use vehicles," including golf carts, on city streets where the speed limit is 25 mph or lower.
Ethan Link and three relievers combined to hold Celina to five hits as St. Henry improved to 7-0 in ACME baseball action with a 7-1 win over the Bulldogs at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
CELINA - Local dairy farmers may not feel the effects of Canada's new dairy policy just yet, but industry officials say if Canadian officials don't backtrack, their actions will be felt locally.
