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.
Legislature providing one-time payment to help temporarily bridge budget gap
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The elimination of a state sales tax will leave county commissioners with less money in future budgets.
The state legislature is providing a one-time payment to help bridge the gap while local officials find ways to make up the difference after the elimination of a sales tax on health-care services purchased through Medicaid managed care organizations. [More]
Dannon Co. is the only business affected by change
MINSTER - Village council members on Tuesday approved after final reading an ordinance establishing a surcharge for customers discharging large amounts of wastewater into the municipal system.
CELINA - Celina Merchant Association members continue to plan for the upcoming Affair of the Art, Apples and Ale scheduled for downtown later this month.
Celina improved to 2-4-2 in Western Buckeye League girls soccer action with a 3-0 shutout victory over Van Wert on Tuesday night at the soccer stadium.
