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.
CELINA - Sewer rates are set to rise in the coming months for roughly 2,400 customers in various sewer districts.
Mercer County commissioners on Thursday approved county sanitary director Kent Hinton's request to bump up rates based on the Consumer Price Index and escalating costs. [More]
MARIA STEIN - Journey's 1981 hit "Don't Stop Believin''' has been the anthem for the Fort Recovery girls basketball team this season.
The Indians probably aren't jamming to that song in practice or after games, but coach Holly Gann has been preaching the same message ever since her team lost its MAC opener against Versailles on Dec. 5: don't stop believing that you can win the conference title. [More]
James R. Bohman, age 71, of Celina, formerly of Russia, Ohio passed away at 11:10 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
CELINA - Residents should beware of phone and email scams circulating in the area, according to a news release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Ivy Wolf reached a career milestone in helping Minster pick up its 15th win of the season with a 48-35 victory over Versailles in MAC girls basketball action in Darke County.
