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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Monday, May 9th, 2022
1 killed in morning accident
By Leslie Gartrell
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - A Celina man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash that was discovered several hours after it occurred Sunday morning, according to a news release from Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey.
Louis B. Badgett Jr., 57, Celina, was driving his 2002 Chevrolet eastbound on County Road 219A just east of Dicke Road early Sunday morning, according to the release. [More]
'People' cop liked working the late shift
St. Henry police officer Elking announced his retirement
By William Kincaid
ST. HENRY - Officer Pat Elking's lengthy career in law enforcement came to an end late last month as he retired from the St. Henry Police Department.
The Chickasaw native's fascination with people led him to ascend the ranks of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office before joining the St. Henry Police Department. [More]
Obituaries on May 9th, 2022
Adam Thompson
Adam J. Thompson, 21, formerly of St. Marys, OH died Thursday April 5, 2022 at his residence. [More]
Donald Bruns
Donald Charles "Donnie" Bruns, 74 years old, passed over to his new Life on Sat [More]
Norman Stoner
Norman Stoner, 87, Celina, died May 8, 2022, at his residence.
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LIA gets update on W. Bank cottages
CELINA - Members of the Lake Improvement Association on Saturday heard updates on the new Boardwalk Village on West Bank Road, bird watching's impact
Fun in the afternoon sun
Celina earns two Saturday victories
CELINA - It wasn't exactly a "40 days and 40 nights" scenario, but after a week of rainouts, the sun came out on Saturday and baseball was played.
And Celina, having not played since the previous Saturday, was ready.
Dorner happy in helping Bulldogs rebound
After a year in the Western Buckeye League cellar and a decade with a single league title, the Celina baseball team was ready for a new approach.
As it happened, former St. Henry coach and Hall of Famer John Dorner was ready for a new challenge as well.
Panthers win two
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway picked up a pair of victories at the Houston Softball Showcase in Shelby County to improve to 9-11 on the season.
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