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.
NEW BREMEN - School board members on Wednesday learned the district has received an anonymous $500,000 donation.
Treasurer Jill Ahlers said the funds have been earmarked for use in the new building project. The pre-K-8
building is expected to be ready for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year. [More]
After having been knocked out in the preliminaries last season, Celina's Holden Cubberley worked his way to a spot on the podium on Wednesday at the Division II State Diving Championships in Canton.
Cubberley finished eighth after maintaining between seventh and ninth-place throughout the 11 dives of competition. [More]
Anthony "Tony" W. Grunden, age 61, of New Bremen, passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Ronald L. Weis, age 69, of St. Marys, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. [More]
Jesse G. Rodriguez, 72, of New Bremen, died suddenly at 1:10 A.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019, at his winter residence in St. Petersburg, Florida. [More]
COLUMBUS - Ohio Auditor Keith Faber of Celina this week publicly declared his support for Donald Trump yet stressed that he doesn't necessarily approve of everything the president has said.
CELINA - The Mercer County Educational Service Center is partnering with the Auglaize County ESC and Tri Star Career Compact to offer a Career Pathways program designed to help students develop skills for entry-level employment.
SPENCERVILLE - The last time Celina faced Defiance, Celina got out to a good lead but scored just nine points in the second half as Defiance secured a win.
ST. MARYS - The Midwest Athletic Conference teams (New Knoxville and Marion Local) had their way against non-MAC opponents in Division IV sectional play on Wednesday.
ST. MARYS - The We've Got Talent showcase will feature singers, dancers and a juggler among the contingent of performers set to entertain the audience on Saturday in the Memorial High School auditorium.
