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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Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
Dress in Layers
Experts advise bundling up to stay warm
By Leslie Gartrell
It's time to bundle up in layers to stay warm this winter season as temperatures continue to drop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises staying as warm and dry as possible when venturing outdoors in cold weather. Adults and children should wear hats, scarves, mittens, sleeves that are snug at the wrist, a water-resistant coat and a pair of boots. [More]
Redskin duo inks with college programs
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - Addy Vaughn and Hannah Bruns are best friends on and off the volleyball court.
Each found the best fit for the next stage of her volleyball journey.
On Monday, Vaughn inked with the University of Tennessee at Martin with Bruns signing her letter of intent to the University of Findlay. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2019
Jane Braun
Jane Mary Braun, 72, formerly of Mercer County, died on Nov. 21, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska. [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2019
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2019
St. Marys to take bids on stadium demolition
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday passed an ordinance under rule suspension to begin taking bids for the demolition of part of Skip Baughman Stadium.
Council looks at $12M project
Water plant work could take a year
CELINA - A major overhaul of the city's water treatment plant likely will begin next fall and extend through 2021, city council members learned at a committee meeting on Monday night.
St. Henry employees could get 3% raise
ST. HENRY - Village employees could receive pay raises of roughly 3% in the new year.
Council members on Monday gave first reading of an ordinance
Six in court on drug, other charges
CELINA - The following people made initial appearances on Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court:
• Ontrionis C. Armour, 18, Toledo, is charg
Celina man pleads guilty to felony theft
CELINA - A Celina man pleaded guilty on Monday to theft from a person in a protected class, a fifth-degree felony, and an amended charge of trespassing in a habitation, a fourth-degree felony.
Pressuring Panthers
Parkway defense rock solid in rout of Valley
ROCKFORD - One thing about the new-look Parkway girls basketball team: they're going to apply pressure.
The Panthers' pressure resulted in more tha
Bulldog bowlers sweep Lancers
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Celina bowling teams ventured to Olympic Lanes in Van Wert to take on Lincolnview Monday night.
And the Bulldogs came home winners.
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