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.
The chance for a fifth state boys bowling title looked good for Coldwater, leading defending Division II champion Mechanicsburg 2-0 in the best-of-five championship match.
But the Indians battled back and took the final three games to defeat the Cavaliers for a second straight state title on Friday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. [More]
The season ended for both the Celina and St. Marys boys bowling teams, as neither squad could qualify for state after competing at the Division I district tournament at Star Lanes at the Harbor in Port Clinton.
Mercer and Auglaize counties are part of a seven-county bloc that will share nearly $122,000 in state grant funds aimed at preventing human trafficking.
CELINA - City council members are considering adding stop signs at four intersections on Myers Road in northeast Celina to alleviate speeding and traffic congestion.
State Route 66 at St. Marys-Kossuth Road in Auglaize County will have lane closures March 8 through Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. while Ohio Department of Transportation crews work on a culvert project.
WAPAKONETA - A short run before halftime gave the Marion Local boys basketball team a jolt of energy, and a strong defensive effort after halftime helped the Flyers put the game away.
