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.
Eligibility for vaccines starting Jan. 25: Adults 75 and older and people with a developmental or intellectual disability and have a severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset medical disorder. See story for details.
Mercer County
The Mercer County Health District and Mercer Health are the only vaccine providers in the county. Only register at one location. All clinic dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and vaccine availability. [More]
ST. HENRY - The shots weren't falling, so St. Henry dug in on the defensive end and came up with some crucial stops.
Despite shooting 1-of-9 on free throws in the fourth quarter, the Redskins were able to hang on down the stretch for a 43-42 victory over Fort Recovery Friday night at the St. Henry Gymnasium. [More]
Donald "Don" A. Regedanz of Celina passed away at the age of 65 on January 21, 2021 at 7:55 in the morning at the Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District and Mercer Health released a joint news release on Friday detailing their COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans.
ST. ANTHONY - Since debuting its first performance to the public in 1999, the St. Anthony Dinner Theater has donated a staggering $1 million to roughly 250 families struggling to cope with medical bills and other expenses, founders Jim and Janie Timmerman.
Ottawa-Glandorf made 15 3-pointers as the fourth-ranked team in Division III remained perfect in Western Buckeye League boys basketball action with an 80-43 win over Celina on Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
