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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Thursday, March 12th, 2020
Mercer County person tested for virus
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials on Wednesday announced they are monitoring a person who could be infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Samples from the patient have been taken and sent to a private lab for testing, K [More]
Takin' care of business
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A baker's dozen of Celina High School Future Business Leaders of America members recently turned in outstanding performances at the state competition, placing in the top 10 in 12 competitive events.
The Celina students, all decked out in [More]
Obituaries on March 12th, 2020
Elizabeth Lincoln
Elizabeth Rebecca Robinson Lincoln passed away on February 8, 2020, at the age of 95. [More]
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Advisers see opportunity in volatile market
ST. MARYS - The stock market has been volatile in the past few days as investors react to the spread of the coronavirus - COVID-19 - but some financial advisers told St. Marys Rotary Club members that opportunity can be found in the upheaval.
School officials discuss choices if virus forces a shutdown
ST. MARYS - School district administrators are communicating with officials at other local districts and health facilities to create a plan in case the schools shut down due to COVID-19.
Celina man, his mom, her boyfriend arrested
CELINA - Three Celina residents were arrested on Tuesday, one on out-of-state warrants and two for reportedly obstructing official business.
Celina police received information on Tuesday from Crimestoppers of Allen County, Indiana, regarding Scott M. Glenn, 27.
Staff raises concerns over private cistern water systems
CELINA - Mercer County Health District environmental health department staff raised concerns over the installation and maintenance of private cistern water systems in the county.
State-bound sibs
St. Marys' Hisey twins to wrestle in Columbus
ST. MARYS - Trevor Hisey is two minutes older than his twin brother Tyler.
But that might be the only advantage Trevor has on Tyler.
Certainly the brotherly sparing matches on the wresting mats have been draws.
Division IV Boys Basketball Regional Final Preview
Panther-monium
Fans loving tourney run; watch party scheduled Friday
ROCKFORD - A long line of Parkway fans waited outside of the Stroh Center in Bowling Green an hour before opening tip-off on Tuesday night.
Soon, t
Caywood earns state honors
Fairmont's Madeline Westbeld and Rossford's Sammi Mikonowicz were selected as Players of the Year in Divisions I and II as the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association released its All-Ohio girls basketball teams for the divisions on Wednesday morning.
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