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 - Downtown Celina was lively on Friday night during the annual Midnight Gladness event, with shoppers coming out to support their local businesses and knock out some holiday shopping.
Many owners were keeping busy as customers walked up and down Main Street and the surrounding blocks taking advantage of sales and enjoying unique events at different stores. [More]
NEW BREMEN - After trailing Celina the entire first half, New Bremen came out in the third quarter ready to flip the script.
It took just 25 seconds before Reece Busse hit a 3-pointer to give the Cardinals their first lead of the night, and New Bremen never trailed the rest of the way en route to a 38-27 win at the Nest on Friday night. [More]
Michael "Mike" D. Richards, age 55, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
CELINA - Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced details for the state's first phase of vaccine distribution that is expected to begin about Dec. 15, according to a news release.
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey is requesting a modest increase in some office accounts in 2021. He also plans to purchase two cruisers and continue to boost employee pay.
MINSTER - With 29 points and 16 rebounds, Justin Nixon powered the Minster Wildcats to a 51-39 victory over Versailles Friday night in the Midwest Athletic Conference opener at the Minster Middle School Gymnasium.
