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 - County commissioners have approved more than $150,000 in cruiser and related equipment purchases since December to upgrade the Mercer County Sheriff's Office's fleet of vehicles.
It's part of an overall shift to replace the Dodge patrol cruisers with Ford Interceptor SUVs, according to sheriff Jeff Grey. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - Minster, New Bremen and New Knoxville village officials and business leaders came together at the annual State of the Villages Breakfast on Tuesday to review last year's achievements and to share what they plan to accomplish in 2018.
Minster Mayor Dennis Kitzmiller said last year was busy for the village in terms of improvement projects, and he sees the coming year being similar in that regard. [More]
Local senators and representatives after Tuesday's State of the Union Address from President Donald Trump offered praise as well as challenges to continue to work together.
ST. MARYS - Midwest Electric recently has passed the $1 million milestone for money donated to area causes and organizations through the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund.
CELINA - Sewer rates in New Weston and Burkettsville will increase in the coming months.
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an ordinance authorizing raising monthly sewer rate for both villages by $5.70 to $84.60. The new rate will go into effect on April 1.
FORT RECOVERY - Turnovers and rebounding were Fort Recovery's Achilles' heel on Tuesday night.
The state-ranked Indians committed 22 turnovers and gave up 14 offensive rebounds as Franklin Monroe overcame an early 10-point deficit for a stunning 38-33 victory at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Coldwater used a 21-7 third quarter to take the lead against Shawnee and rolled to its 10th straight win in beating the Indians 59-44 on Tuesday night at Lappin Gymnasium in Shawnee Township.
