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 - Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy told graduating Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy cadets that from now on, they'll be known by one thing and one name: Officer.
During Thursday's graduation ceremony, Kennedy told the 10 cadets the way the world sees them will change. [More]
Redskins start fast, keep adding on to beat Indians
By Tom Haines
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's bats were active from the get-go and never let up, and Fort Recovery couldn't keep pace.
The Redskins scored five in the first and held off several Indians rallies, with a final five-run burst in the fifth putting the game out of reach for a 14-7 Midwest Athletic Conference softball victory at the Wally Post Athletic Complex on Thursday. [More]
CELINA - A group of investors responsible for The Anchor restaurant now has its sights set on purchasing and remodeling a three-story building in the downtown for commercial/event space.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday signed off on a $250,000 revolving loan to the owners of a new restaurant and bar slated to open later this year.
MARIA STEIN - Minster bunched up its hitting at the right times and the Wildcat defense played spotless softball in picking a 6-2 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over Marion Local at the Airport in Maria Stein.
Kendrik Wendel hit a walkoff single to complete a stunning rally as Fort Recovery got four runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Henry 6-5 in a Midwest Athletic Conference baseball game in Fort Recovery on Thursday.
