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.
ST. MARYS - The joyous voices of a children's choir followed by the solemn testimony of a survivor of genocide made for an emotional evening on Tuesday at Wayne Street United Methodist Church.
The Amani Children's Choir sang, danced and performed traditional spirituals for the packed pews. Based in Uganda, the choir is an offshoot of Light Africa Ministries and has been touring around the United States since November. [More]
COLDWATER - Auditors reported Mercer Health operated at a $2.3 million loss in the last fiscal year, largely due to health insurance costs and the West Wing project at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
CELINA - Sounds of birds chirping and waves splashing against rocks filled the air on a beautiful Wednesday morning as area residents practiced yoga with a view of Grand Lake in front of them.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners approved a resolution this week consenting to a proposed 15-year, 100% Tax Increment Finance Exemption submitted by Recovery Township.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechert announced the closure of Tama Road between State Route 49 and Wabash Road in Liberty Township for a bridge replacement and roadway approach reconstruction.
