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 will decide whether to restrict short-term rentals of properties in Eastern Jefferson Township following action taken this week by county zoning commissioners.
The proposed zoning amendment was forwarded to county commissioners on Wednesday, almost a year after a group of homeowners first publicly opposed the short-term rental of homes through online services such as VRBO and Airbnb. [More]
Area poultry producers should keep an on their flocks and biosecurity measures now that a highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in northwest Ohio, local ag experts said.
CELINA - County commissioners recently approved a $143,742.25 bid from Cy Schwieterman, Inc., St. Henry, to complete the west branch portion of the Fort Recovery-Minster Road and Rolfes Road tile replacement project. It was the lowest bid.
MONTEZUMA - Village councilors on Wednesday identified three minor drainage projects that will be completed using funds left over from a project currently underway to alleviate recurring flooding in the village.
