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 - Dispatchers are one of the most critical components of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Jeff Grey said.
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, honoring the often unsung heroes at the other end of 911 calls. Dispatchers gather information so those in the field know what they're getting into, Grey said. [More]
COLDWATER - It's been a disappointing start to the season for the Coldwater softball team.
But the Cavaliers were all smiles after Thursday's performance.
Coldwater shook up the Midwest Athletic Conference world with an 8-5 victory over defending champion Parkway, which entered the contest unbeaten. [More]
Valerie M. Gerlach, age 58, of Clayton, North Carolina and formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, died April 10, 2018 at Johnston UNC Health Care Hospital, Clayton, NC. [More]
CELINA - A bakery shop continues to show signs of progress after having been issued a warning earlier this year to clean up the facility by March 9 or face a suspension or possible revocation of its food license.
CELINA - Body-worn cameras have become a powerful tool for the Celina Police Department, providing video evidence of officers' encounters with the public.
CELINA - Tourism dollars spent locally dipped slightly in 2017, attendees learned Thursday afternoon at Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Center Annual Awards ceremony held at Brew Nation.
CELINA - A 41-year-old Mercer County man likely is heading to prison after having plead guilty on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from a November burglary.
ST. HENRY - Minster pitcher Jenna Poeppelman struck out 12 and scattered four hits to lead her visiting Wildcats to a 9-1 victory over St. Henry on Thursday evening.
St. Henry scored 11 runs in the top of the fifth to overcome a 3-2 deficit and beat Minster 13-3 in five innings in a battle of state-ranked MAC teams on Thursday at Hanover Street Park.
