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.
Ruth E. Wale, 64, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 5:25 A.M. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, following a short illness. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved an enterprise zone agreement with Ferguson Enterprises Inc., extending a 10-year property tax exemption on a new $13.16 million pipe yard operation.
CELINA - Four people have been arrested on drug-related charges this week stemming from two separate investigations.
Celina police officers also seized drugs and money after the execution of search warrants in connection with the investigations, chief Tom Wale said in a news release.
Mercer County residents living on county and township roadways should not leave snow plowed from private driveways on the roadway, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Marion Local defeats Coldwater in MAC opener for both teams
COLDWATER - Marion Local overcame a 14-point first-half deficit and hung on to beat Coldwater 61-59 in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls' basketball showdown at the Palace Thursday night.
NEW BREMEN - Paige Jones took a year off of basketball to focus on volleyball, but the 2015-16 Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year is back on the hardwood for her senior season.
Shawnee outscored Celina 14-6 in the third quarter to pull away for a 60-46 win in the Western Buckeye League girls' basketball opener at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.
