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 - Mercer County commissioners Tuesday morning rejected a petition seeking the vacation of parts of Karch and Swamp roads near Stoneco limestone quarry in Jefferson Township, saying the move would not serve public convenience and welfare.
About 13 residents who filled commissioners' office, including some who have protested the roads' vacations on multiple grounds, welcomed the ruling. [More]
ROCKFORD - Village council members meeting Tuesday voted to abolish the Shanes Park Board of Trustees due to a lack of volunteers to serve on the board.
CELINA - Mercer County Veterans Service Officer Thomas Risch was given the go-ahead to purchase a 2015 Fort Transit 15-passenger van to replace the one that was deemed a total loss after its involvement in Feb. 17 fatal accident in Darke County.
MINSTER - Village council members approved a 2022 appropriations ordinance totaling $30.29 million at Tuesday's meeting, an increase of $4.85 million over last year's budget with more money set aside for street and storm water projects this year.
Flyers heat up behind big man Knapke to beat Redskins
WAPAKONETA - After St. Henry's Seth Heitkamp launched a 3-pointer from the volleyball line in the final seconds of the first half and watched it rattle home at the buzzer, the Redskins seemed to have seized the momentum.
Ohio Northern University freshman and Celina graduate Holden Cubberley officially earned qualifying spots in two events at the NCAA Division III National Swimming and Diving Championships that will take place March 16-19 in Indianapolis.
