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.
Redcoat makes sure opposing team is ready to face the Buckeyes
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For the past 13 seasons, retired teacher Gary Hensley of Celina has been working a dream job as a Redcoat for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, escorting the visiting team and officials at Ohio Stadium.
Wildcats hold off rival Redskins in clash at Minster
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - Various media outlets were on site at Minster High School on Tuesday.
Why? Because a Minster-Fort Loramie girls' basketball game is always newsworthy.
On this night, the Wildcats took control with a 20-4 run in the second quarter and held on to defeat the Redskins 35-26 in a defensive battle between teams that will likely have a ranking beside their name when the Associated Press state poll is released. [More]
Barbara Ann Hayes, age 85, of Marysville, formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners are considering two bids submitted for the county-owned Auglaize Acres Nursing Home on Tuesday but are unsure if either is acceptable.
Funds to be used to help those affected by local twisters
CELINA - Three area friends have organized a benefit relief show to raise funds for families impacted by the Nov. 5 tornadoes, which swept through western Mercer County and Celina.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Health members on Tuesday approved the 2018 budget of just under $2.5 million in estimated revenue and nearly $2.4 million in estimated expenses.
GRAND LAKE - Several trees have been removed near the Grand Lake St. Marys State Park office to make space as a dropoff site for dredged material being removed from the lake.
COLDWATER - Construction recently began on new independent living cottages on the Briarwood Village campus with the goal of having the cottages ready to use by spring.
