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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Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
St. Marys awards $6.8M wastewater contract
City's wastewater rates to increase
By Leslie Gartrell
ST. MARYS - Council members on Monday evening accepted a $6.87 million bid from Peterson Construction, Wapakoneta, to complete up-grades at the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Council members passed under rule suspension an emergency resolution to award the contract to Peterson for a new sludge press facility at the wastewater treatment plant, subject to final approval of funding for the project from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). [More]
Schmitmeyer provides tiebreaker as Oilers win G-MAC
By Gary R. Rasberry
The spring dominance of the University of Findlay women's golf team continued last at the Great Midwest Athletic Conference championships in Lexington, Kentucky - but there was a bit of suspense.
The Oilers, having won the last three tournament titles, easily won the 54-hole qualifying with a three-round total of 901 - 39 strokes ahead of second-place Tiffin. [More]
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Man, 84, injured in Kubota accident
Transported by air, condition unknown
MARIA STEIN - An 84-year-old Maria Stein man was taken by Lutheran Air to a medical center following a two-vehicle accident reported at 4:21 p.m. Monday, according to a preliminary report by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Residents question new development
ST. MARYS - About 10 residents attended Monday's city council meeting to discuss the proposed Sleepy Hollow housing subdivision. One man also called
Police chief: Vehicles stolen in Celina
Motorists reminded not to leave keys in automobiles
CELINA - Police Chief Tom Wale warned residents not to keep keys in their vehicles after two cars were reported stolen.
"Last weekend and again thi
New Bremen restaurant legislation advances
NEW BREMEN - Council members Monday acted on legislation needed for the construction of an unnamed restaurant in the village shopping mall rumored to be a Taco Bell.
Leverette offers stability for Indians
The Fort Recovery boys basketball team is inaugurating its fourth coach in the last eight years, and this time the Indians are keeping it in the family.
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