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 Health District Commissioner Jason Menchhofer said political subdivision representatives attending Monday's annual District Advisory Council (DAC) meeting were largely supportive of the health district's proposed tax levy.
The DAC is made up of one county commissioner, chief executives of each municipal corporation and the president of the board of township trustees of each township. [More]
CELINA - Tuesday's forecast was cloudy with a chance of sprinkles for more than one reason - the grand opening of Celina's new Dunkin' shop at 1914 Havemann Road.
Motorists are asked to use caution in the next few months as community youth groups will be picking up litter in the ditches along many Mercer County Roads, according to a news release from the Mercer County Engineer's Office.
