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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Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
Rare Meat Loaf
Music Man Met Meat
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Like countless others, the man behind Groamy's CD's and Tapes in Lima took to social media to share his memories of rockstar Meat Loaf after learning of his passing on Thursday.
Gene "Groamy" Frueh met Meat Loaf after a show at The Car [More]
Three area men to run for office
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Prosecutor Matthew K. Fox, a Republican, on Tuesday announced his candidacy for the county common pleas judge position for the 2022 election cycle.
Long serving county common pleas judge Jeffrey R. Ingraham, a Democrat who has sat on the bench since 1991, cannot seek another term due to age limits set in the Ohio Constitution. [More]
Battle to the end
Top-ranked Fort Loramie edges New Knoxville
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW KNOXVILLE - If there was anything that New Knoxville girls basketball coach Tim Hegemier took from his team's game against Fort Loramie, it's that he knows that they can play right with the defending Division IV state champs.
Which, considering the two might meet again in the postseason, is a big deal. [More]
Obituaries on January 26th, 2022
Rob Richardson
Robin G. "Rob" Richardson, 62, of Spencerville, passed away at 12:31 PM Monday, [More]
Berniece Braun
Berniece F. Braun, age 92, of Celina, passed away on January 24, 2022 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Jeannine Kloeker
Sister Jeannine Kloeker, 81, died peacefully on January 23 at Maria Joseph Center in Dayton. [More]
Odell Arnold
Edith "Odell" (Beasley) Arnold, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great gra [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 26th, 2022
Area fire departments net nearly $143K in grants
CELINA - Six Mercer County fire departments will receive almost $143,000 in Multi-Agency Radio Communications Systems grants, according to a news release from Gov. Mike DeWine's office.
Water tests indicate improved quality
CELINA - Tests on water at the Prairie Creek and Coldwater Creek treatment trains in 2021 again showed significant reductions in phosphorus and nitrogen.
Resident to pitch splash pad, clubhouse idea
MENDON - A village resident has voiced interest in raising funds to build a splash pad and boys and girls clubhouse at the village park.
Mayor John Siano during Monday's village council meeting said the resident would like to raise funds and seek grant money to fund the park amenities.
A housing development is possible in St. Henry
ST. HENRY - A group of local investors may purchase 38 lots from The Beckman and Gast Co. for residential development.
Village administrator Stan S
Mercer County's unemployment rates improves
Mercer County's unemployment rate for December improved slightly to 2.1%, down from November's rate of 2.2%.
The county also improved its status from third lowest for joblessness among Ohio's 88 counties to second lowest, according to an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services news release.
Local Roundup
Cards win despite scoreless start
Compiled By Tom Haines
New Bremen trailed 10-0 heading into the second quarter, but rallied with 49 second-half points for a 61-51 girls basketball win over Houston at the Nest on Thursday.
Fast start, defense lift Minster
MINSTER - Coming off losses to two state-ranked opponents, Minster got another chance to prove it could beat a good team.
The Wildcats started fast
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