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.
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital surpassed surge capacity as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have spiked to their highest levels since the pandemic began two years ago.
Longterm care facilities across the state hit with staffing shortages and high patient volume also are having problems admitting patients, officials reported during Wednesday's joint hospital board of governors meeting. [More]
Robin G. Richardson, 62, of Spencerville, died at 12:31 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, after a month-long illness. [More]
CHICKASAW - Chickasaw Village Council on Wednesday recommended county commissioners accept a $1.74 million bid from Shinn Brothers, Celina, for the northside infrastructure improvement project.
CELINA - Unfortunately, people sometimes get their first glimpse inside the courtroom at Mercer County Common Pleas Court when they have a brush with the law.
Outbreaks reported at local long-term care facilities
CELINA - Six Mercer County residents have died and 690 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county since last week, according to a county health department news release Wednesday.
