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.
OSGOOD - For Sarah Schulze, growing up in Anna, sports were the foundation of her identity.
As she graduated from Anna and moved on to play basketball at Ohio State, she increasingly realized that she needed to found her identity on her faith instead. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County Common Please Court is planning an estimated $286,000 upgrade of its online case record system known as CourtView and its adult probation department's case management system.
WAPAKONETA - Local health officials continue to call on residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to prevent the spread and further mutation of the virus.
New events are planned for fairs in the two-county area this summer.
The Mercer County Fair will host an antique tractor show while the Auglaize County Fair has secured acclaimed gospel group The Nelons to round out a gospel music lineup over seven days, according to announcements made this week.
