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.
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Saturday, December 16th, 2017
Underdog to top dog
Rescued lab finds his purpose as a Dockdog
By Nancy Allen
Anyone who believes dogs can't fly has never met Jackson.
"When he jumps off the dock, it's phenomenal," his Celina owner Jackie Jutte said.
The 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever displayed his leaping abilities in the recent Dockdogs World Championship in Knoxville, Tennessee. [More]
Jays edge Indians
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery led Delphos St. John's for the majority of three quarters. That lead, however, didn't last in the fourth.
Delphos St. John's stayed close throughout and made the plays - and free throws - to hold off the Indians for a 48-45 victory on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference play at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on December 16th, 2017
Doug Grimm
Doug Grimm, 74, Saint Marys, died unexpectedly on December 14, 2017, at his residence. [More]
John Newbauer
John Allen Newbauer, age 56, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 9:55 PM at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Elmer Speck
Elmer W. Speck, age 96, of Coldwater, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Velma Dietz
Velma Dietz, 89, St. Marys, died on Dec. 15, 2017, at Elmwood Assisted Living o [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 16th, 2017
Family picks up pieces after tornado
Damaged buildings being repaired
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - To Dave and Rita Suhr, the Nov. 5 tornado that wreaked havoc in western Mercer County seems like it struck just yesterday.
Though shaken by the storm, the Suhrs continue to repair their home and outbuildings damaged by the tornado, which packed wind speeds of up to 120 mph.
Sheriff's staff numbers near pre-recession complement
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Office's law-enforcement personnel numbers have nearly rebounded to the level reached a decade ago, before the recession hit the area.
Celina resident indicted on obscenity charge
CELINA - A 24-year-old Celina man faces a felony charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.
John J. Sherman, 1145 Westbank Road, No. 208,
Rangers knock off Panthers
Tinnerman scores 27 for Knoxville in 65-47 victory
NEW KNOXVILLE - After a slow start, the New Knoxville offense went into high-efficiency mode.
The Rangers were 17-of-23 from the floor in the secon
Hiegel, Titans hold off Riders
ST. MARYS - From midway through the first quarter until the third quarter, St. Marys was doing everything it needed to do to defeat unbeaten Ottawa-Glandorf.
Bulldogs lose lead late at Kenton
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina had a five-point lead on Kenton going into the final quarter, but the host Wildcats outscored the Bulldogs 19-9 in the final stanza to pick up a 55-50 win in the Western Buckeye League lid-lifter for both teams in Hardin County.
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