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.
Doris J. Freeman, age 85, of Antwerp, a former resident of Celina, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Hicksville. [More]
Governor seeks federal aid for Mercer, other counties after tornadoes
Gov. Mike Dewine on Tuesday afternoon officially asked President Donald Trump to issue a presidential disaster declaration and provide federal assistance to Mercer County and nine others impacted by the May 27 storm that spawned 21 tornadoes in western Ohio.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners awarded a nearly $1 million contract to a local business to repair a deteriorating bridge and to reconstruct its roadway approach in Liberty Township.
CELINA - The city's residential street resurfacing work is expected to begin on Thursday, city safety service director Tom Hitchcock informed council members at this week's regular meeting.
Officials hope funds will draw more farmers to participate, lessen Lake Erie's toxic algae
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Agribusiness Association's expansion of a voluntary nutrient management plan could allow certified farming cooperatives to write plans for producers and be reimbursed by the state.
Nolan Clegg's no-out single in the bottom of the ninth scored Jordan Rogers for the game-winning run and the Michigan Monarchs defeated Grand Lake 4-3 in GLSCL play Tuesday at Siena Heights University.
