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.
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
Rockford agrees to annex 51+ acres
Business park planned in Rockford
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - A 51.5-acre business park may become part of the village.
Village council members on Tuesday night passed an emergency ordinance to authorize an agreement between Rockford and Dublin Township to annex the acreage into the village.
TWT Farms, Rockford, which owns the acreage, requested the annexation, village fiscal officer Lisa Kuhn said. [More]
Obituaries on April 20th, 2022
Noreen Stienecker
Noreen L. Stienecker's sweet soul left her on Easter Sunday afternoon at 4:22 P.M. at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Henry Billerman
Henry Billerman, 75, Celina, died April 19, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Clarissa Barhorst
Clarissa J. Barhorst, 93, Russia, died April 19, 2022, at her residence.
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Minster to interview 4 for superintendent job
MINSTER - School board members on Monday night learned four candidates will be interviewed for the district superintendent's position during the next two weeks, according to school board president Trina Nixon.
Minster lifeguard positions open
MINSTER - Councilors were informed many lifeguard positions remain unfilled with the opening of the village pool less than two months away.
Village administrator Don Harrod told council members at their regular meeting Tuesday that only 15 of the 30-40 lifeguard positions have been filled.
Mercer unemployment rates improve
Mercer County's unemployment rate improved in March to 2.7%, down from February's rate of 3%.
The county also kept its status as second lowest for joblessness among Ohio's 88 counties, according to an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services news release.
Strong starts
Flyers strike early, Wibbeler shuts down Indians for MAC win
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local starting pitcher Hayden Wibbeler twirled a gem, while Fort Recovery starter Jackson Ervin pitched himself out of the game in the first inning.
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McGlothen nearly perfect, settles for no-hitter
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys senior Karsyn McGlothen was one pitch away from pitching a perfect game and settled for a no-hitter as the
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