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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Friday, December 27th, 2019
LFA to buy 30 acres for wetlands
Clean Ohio fund money, line-item dollars to pay for $629,000 project
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority officials on Thursday approved buying 30 acres of land to construct wetlands between Chickasaw Creek and Little Chickasaw Creek for a total cost of $629,000.
The land will reportedly be converted into littoral wetlands as part of a modified treatment train for the area. Littoral wetlands are those that extend from the shoreline. [More]
Suspect's image on video
From staff reports
ST. MARYS TOWNSHIP - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male who reportedly broke into a garage and stole several items on Christmas night.
The incident happened in rural St. Marys Township at about 10 p.m., according to a news release. The male forced his way into the attached garage of a home and took several items. Information on the specific items that were taken is not being released to protect the integrity of the case. [More]
Obituaries on December 27th, 2019
Ruby Steen
Ruby Lee Steen, age 70 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 20 [More]
Lila Place
Lila L. Place, 85, of Celina and formerly of Spencerville, passed away peaceful [More]
Kerry Roode
Kerry Roode, 62, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 8:31 P.M. Tuesday, December 2 [More]
Frederick Fisher
Frederick W. Fisher, 89, of rural Saint Marys, died 4:05 P.M. Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Donna Ferguson
Donna Nadene (Elder) Ferguson, 86, passed away Wed-nesday, December 25, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville, Indiana. [More]
Connie Stump
Connie K. Stump, age 74, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 25 [More]
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Subscriber stories on December 27th, 2019
Student traffic safety stressed
Boy walking to school struck
CELINA - Police chief Tom Wale urges parents to impress upon their children the importance of basic safety precautions when walking to school in the wake of a recent accident that left a boy with minor injuries.
OSHA cites, fines contractor in worker's death
ST. HENRY - A Fort Wayne business has been cited for a serious violation that resulted in a worker's death in August at a St. Henry poultry farm.
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County board confirms Nov. 5 election
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections officials this week reported they had completed an audit of votes cast in the Nov. 5 general election, confirming the accuracy of the results.
Boy hit by car, injured
COLDWATER - A child was transported to the hospital with a possible leg injury after being struck by a vehicle on Thursday.
At about 11:30 a.m., an 8-year-old boy attempted to cross North Seventh Street to get to Greenland Estates, according to Coldwater Police Chief Jason Miller.
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