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 have decided not to fill the OSU Extension's family consumer science educator position left vacant after the retirement of Barb Hennard on July 31.
Hennard had served as an FCS educator in Auglaize and Mercer c [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County Fair Board has reached a sponsorship level of $89,920 - just shy of the $90,000 budgeted, and up $9,000 from this time last year, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp said.
"We have sold 65 percent of available concert tickets, [More]
Agency coordinates area alcohol, drug addiction and mental health services
CELINA - Tri-County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services board members are seeking a 10-year renewal of the agency's 1-mill operating levy on the November ballot.
WAPAKONETA - Storytelling is an ancient mode of entertainment, and the nearly as primitive art of puppetry continues to capture the imaginations of kids at the Auglaize County Fair.
MINSTER - A plan to construct a sidewalk along State Route 119 between State Route 66 and Canal Road on the north side of town was scrapped on Tuesday.
ROCKFORD - Village officials are considering another option for internet and phone service.
Village administrator Jeff Long told council members on Tuesday that NuWave Technology Inc. of Coldwater officials had contacted him about constructing a tower on the village's water tower.
Ronan, with Cameron McCown in the sulky, edged out Cody Coy in a photo finish to win the Signature Series' Moon City Trot during the first night of harness racing action at the Auglaize County Fair.
