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.
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Women indicted in death of baby
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Two women have been indicted for reckless homicide and child endangering in connection with the death of an infant on June 3 in St. Henry.
Jennifer L. Fusselman, 45, of Portland, Indiana, and Tianna M. Thobe, 27, of St. Henry each face one count of reckless homicide and one count of endangering children, both third-degree felonies, along with a first-degree misdemeanor charge of endangering children, according to Mercer County Common Pleas Court documents. [More]
Obituaries on July 26th, 2019
Gary Hague
Gary A. Hague, 70, St. Marys, died on July 25, 2019, at Grande Lake Health Cent [More]
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Pedestrian injured after struck by car
CELINA - A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries on Thursday after reportedly being struck by a car while attempting to cross State Route 703.
Grocer inducted into Hall of Fame
MINSTER - Third generation Wagner's IGA owner Wally Wagner Jr. has lived up to his parents' example of providing good customer service and quality products.
Crash victim dies
SIDNEY - An Anna man has died after a Tuesday accident in which the motorcycle he was driving reportedly struck a Minster woman's car.
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Mariners earn GLSCL honors
Five Grand Lake Mariners earned honors as the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League released its postseason honors list.
Relief pitcher Brad Calhoun
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