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 - While the emerging hemp industry in Ohio can seem exciting, potential cultivators should be cautious and appraise the risks when considering whether to grow the crop, according to an Ohio Department of Agriculture official.
James Belt, an ODA hemp inspection manager, discussed facets of the topic during Thursday morning's Ag Education series. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved more than $350,000 in contracts for upcoming road repairs, herbicide spraying of open ditches and logjam removal.
U.S. 8th District Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, faces challenger Edward Meer in the GOP primary, while Democrats Dr. Vanessa Enoch and Matt Guyette are competing for their party's nomination.
CELINA - Local businesses, organizations and citizens were honored on Thursday night for their dedication to the community at the annual Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at The Galleria.
LIMA - Last year, Coldwater did everything they needed to do to defeat Ottawa-Glandorf in the Division III boys basketball district final.
Cavs coach Nick Fisher knew that his team would need everything to go their way to beat the Titans again in the district semifinal on Thursday at Lima Senior.
