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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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Board members receive election day guidelines
Coronavirus concerns
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The coronavirus will probably make its way to Mercer County, however, residents should not give into fear, one county official said on Tuesday.
"We want to urge people to be prepared, and we want to be prepared as a health department and know that something could be coming that's worse than what we've got right now, but we're not running around saying 'the sky is falling,' either," Mercer County Health District Administrator Jason Menchhofer said. [More]
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Parkway holds on to beat Tiffin Calvert, advances to regional championship game
By Colin Foster
BOWLING GREEN - Parkway coach Doug Hughes stood next to players Caleb Kinney and Nick Hawk in the media room of the Stroh Center on the campus of Bowling Green State University late Tuesday night.
After getting one step closer to state, the Panthers were trying to figure out the first step of the post-game press conference. [More]
Obituaries on March 11th, 2020
Robert Homan
Robert W. Homan, age 44 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Rita Wurster
Rita A. Wurster beloved wife, mother and grandmother died Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Bonita Springs, FL after a long battle with dementia. [More]
Juanita Powell
Juanita Powell, age 86, of Englewood, OH formerly of Clayton, OH passed away Su [More]
George Kreachbaum
George Frederick Kreachbaum, 98, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Friday, March 6th, 2020. [More]
Matthew Rupert
Matthew D. Rupert, 47, Wapakoneta, died at 6:05 p.m. March 7, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Carole Pearce
Carole Jean Pearce, 82, formerly of Steubenville, died on March 7, 2020.
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Public urged to be prepared not scared
Coronavirus concerns
WAPAKONETA - Public health officials are urging people to be prepared, not scared, when it comes to the novel coronavirus.
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School roof tops meeting agenda
COLDWATER - Roofing issues that have plagued the school building will be tackled in phases rather than all at once due to finances, superintendent Jason Wood said.
Elections deputy director is hired
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday hired a new deputy director and moved to raise the director's salary for assuming additional responsibilities, including security directives from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.
Van Wert men arrested on drug charges
CELINA - Two Van Wert men being questioned in connection to thefts from stores were arrested on Monday after drugs reportedly were discovered in their vehicle.
Board of health OKs plan changes
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Health members approved minor changes to the health department's workforce development plan during Tuesday morning's meeting.
Jobless numbers up but still Ohio's lowest
Mercer County's unemployment rate rose from 2.5% in December to 3.3% in January but is still the lowest in the state, a status it has maintained since March 2016.
Division IV Girls Basketball State Final Four preview
Patriots, Cadets look spoil Wildcat-Redskin final
MINSTER - Eyes were on the Minster-Fort Loramie game at the beginning of this season.
One team even drove across the state to watch it.
"I want
OHSAA to limit attendance at tourneys
From Staff and Wire Reports
Fans of Minster girls basketball - and of other teams and athletes competing in state tournaments - outside of immediate family of players and coaches will have to follow their team through radio broadcasts and social media.
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