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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Saturday, August 10th, 2019
'The party's here'
Vassar, Montgomery bring high-energy performances to fair
By Colin Foster
CELINA - "The party's here, baby," Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry told the crowd as he walked on stage with his band.
One heck of a party it was, too, with a guest list just south of 4,000.
Roughly 91% of the tickets were sold for Friday's Montgomery Gentry-Phil Vassar show at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, a fair official said before the show. [More]
Obituaries on August 10th, 2019
Bartel Desch Jr.
Bartel David Desch Jr. 86, peacefully passed away at home in San Francisco, CA on July 7, 2019, after several months in hospice care. [More]
Steven Meyer
Steven Joseph Meyer, age 55, Ft. Loramie, Ohio, passed away at his residence of [More]
Andrew Kleinhenz
Andrew "Andy" Kleinhenz, passed away at his daughter's home on August 4, 2019 in Powell, Ohio. He was surrounded by those he loved. He was 89 years old. [More]
Rosemarie Moser
Rosemarie E. Moser, 98, of Celina and formerly of Lima, passed away July 17, 2019 at Miller Place Care Center in Celina. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 10th, 2019
Oh snap! Reptiles invade fairgrounds
CELINA - Mercer County Fair-goers can get up close and personal with alligators, crocodiles and other reptiles from around the globe this weekend.
Manure incident referred to state
CELINA - A pollution complaint was referred to county and state agencies after officials found evidence that manure had run off from a Fort Recovery poultry operation into a nearby waterway.
Area Roundup
Area golfers compete at Celina Lynx invite
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Lynx hosted the Celina Boys Golf Invitational on Friday, but it was the Bulldogs of Elida that dominated the field, winning with a final score of 318, 17 strokes ahead of runner-up Findlay.
Tribute to The Man in Black
Cash's music comes alive in Minster
MINSTER - Johnny Cash was one of Terry Lee Coffey's favorite singers as he was growing up. Little did he know at the time that one day "The Man in Black" would be the key to his success in the music business.
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