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.
Schools in Celina and throughout the country have been reporting an increase in the number of threats and incidents since the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Since that day, 627 incidents and threats have been reported, impacting 490 schools across the U.S., according to Ohio-based Educator's School Safety Network. [More]
ST. MARYS TOWNSHIP -Two Mercer County residents were arrested on Friday after suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located in their vehicle.
ST. MARYS - Days after helping St. Marys compete in the state girls bowling tournament, Brianna Eberle officially signed to bowl at the University of Rio Grande.
