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.
COLUMBUS - All Ohio high school sports can take place this fall, with an option for sports such as football or soccer to be delayed until the spring if school officials wish, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday in one of his most-anticipated coronavirus-related announcements that came just days before the start of the school year. [More]
CELINA - An eighth death from COVID-19 was reported in Auglaize County on Tuesday, and three new cases raised the county's confirmed number of cases to 305.
The number of Mercer County cases increased marginally, as five new cases raised the county's total to 689. [More]
ST. MARYS - A proposed ordinance to ban residents from parking vehicles on any unimproved surface including in their yards has been tabled after being sent back to committee.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members will convert the courthouse auditorium into an elections nerve center where early in-person voting and absentee ballot will be processed.
The Celina girls tennis team opened the home portion of their schedule at the Booster Club Tennis Complex by hosting Findlay in non-league play on Tuesday.
