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.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
Council OKs final plat
City, developer cut deal with access drive
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members on Monday passed legislation approving a final plat for Eaglebrooke Estates VII, Phase 1 in northeast Celina after reaching an agreement with the developer about creating an access drive.
Councilors at the special meeting suspended the rules requiring three readings and passed the legislation as an emergency measure on its second reading. [More]
Obituaries on August 31st, 2021
Alvin Saintignon
Alvin E. Saintignon, 91, of rural Celina, OH died 9:58 a.m. Saturday August 28, 2021 at Mercer Health Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH. [More]
David Coleman
David Lynn Coleman, age 74 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Velma Schmidt
Velma Rose Schmidt, age 74 of Chickasaw, died Saturday August 28, 2021 in Kokomo, IN. [More]
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Committee recommends $973K for 4 appropriations
ST. MARYS - Appropriations totaling $973,009.32, including money for the U.S. 33 pedestrian bridge project, a federal buyout program for flood-prone properties and a sewer line replacement project, will be put before city council for approval.
Ladies Day at the Elks
MAC golf matches highlight busy day at course
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Mercer County Elks golf course played host to four Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf matches on Monday as action took place all over the course.
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