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 - City council members on Monday night approved on a 4-3 vote final reading of legislation to permit "multi-use vehicles," including golf carts, onto city streets where the speed limit is 25 mph or slower.
They also sent to committee an ordinance that would prohibit marijuana cultivators, processors and/or retail dispensaries licensed by the state within city limits, agreeing discussion was needed before voting on the legislation. [More]
CELINA - Funnel clouds were reported throughout Mercer County and a possible tornado reportedly touched down in the Rockford area during Monday evening's storms, according to Mercer County Emergency Management Agency director Mike Robbins.
CELINA - Celina City Council President Jason King at Monday night's council meeting defended mayor Jeff Hazel, saying he's being unjustly crucified over plans to relocate Lake Shore Drive as part of the overall development of the Bryson Park District.
ST. MARYS - City Council members voted unanimously to appeal a court ruling handed down Friday that declared the city's dangerous dog ordinance unconstitutional.
COLDWATER - A proposed ordinance would allow village police officers to better enforce rules against abandoned, junk or inoperative vehicles on private property.
ST. HENRY - Board of Education members in a short meeting on Monday held the line on lunch prices and student workbook fees for the 2017-2018 school year.
More than a dozen eateries to participate in seventh event
CELINA - With food offerings in the past ranging from gourmet walnut-cranberry chicken salad wraps, bacon-topped mac and cheese and firecracker shrimp tacos, it's safe to say revelers will have plenty of delectable fare to salivate over at the seventh annual Taste of Celina.
