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 - On the anniversary of the area's first known COVID-19 case, hundreds of people will be at Mercer County Fairgrounds today to be vaccinated against a virus that has claimed the lives of 146 Mercer and Auglaize county residents in 365 days. [More]
CELINA - More than $1.7 million in H2Ohio funding will be funneled through the Lake Facilities Authority to help construct wetlands and a controlled drainage system at the Mercer Wildlife Area.
2 Auglaize sheriff's deputies hurt in foot pursuit, scuffle
WAPAKONETA - A man and woman were taken into custody Tuesday after the wild pursuit of a reportedly stolen van went across county lines and through some farm fields.
CELINA - City councilors unanimously passed final reading of legislation to establish public electric vehicle charging stations in Celina after some eleventh hour questioning of details including potential station sites and contract duration.
CELINA - The Celina Lions Club has raised nearly $65,000 toward the creation of a multipurpose facility with shelter house, restrooms and concession area for year-round use, planned for the Bryson Park District along Lake Shore Drive.
The offense was cranked up at Tuesday's District 8 Boys Basketball All-Star Games at the Elida Fieldhouse. Both games featured contests where both teams scored 100 or more points.
