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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Thursday, July 14th, 2022
Mercer, Auglaize counties awarded $500K grants
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer and Auglaize counties have each been awarded $500,000 grants as part of the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.
Preble County, which did not submit an application, is the only one of Ohio's 88 counties not to receive grants funds, per state documents. [More]
Obituaries on July 14th, 2022
Darlene Poeppelman
After a short fight with melanoma of the liver, Darlene A. Poeppelman, age 66, [More]
Jerry Deitsch
Jerry D. Deitsch, age 83, of Celina, passed away on July 12, 2022 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Scott Arnold
Scott Arnold, 64, St. Marys, died July 10, 2022, at his residence.
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Matthew Lunz
Matthew Lunz, 43, Celina, died July 12, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medi [More]
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Renovation to make old diamond sparkle
COLDWATER - A major ball diamond renovation project is underway at Veteran's Field in Memorial Park.
The project, funded by the Duck Race Committee
Traditional high school ed examined
CELINA - Tri Star's success has some St. Marys School District officials re-examining what a high school education can look like for students.
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Clear roadways to ensure safety
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart urges property owners to keep right-of-ways clear to prevent accidents.
Roadside clear zones are another way to improve the safety of rural local roadways, according to a news release.
Redskins find ways to stay sharp
As the host team for the ACME baseball state championship, St. Henry was guaranteed a return trip after earning the District 4 berth in 2021. So when
Gravel wins Jokers Wild at Eldora
ROSSBURG - Watertown, Connecticut's, David Gravel sent a message to the rest of the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaw Series on Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway, dominating the opening night of the big Kings Royal weekend that kicked off with the Jokers Wild.
Fort Recovery wins MAC Pony League
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery slugged out 15 hits and scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning to apply the coup de grâce and capture the MAC Pony League Tournament championship with a 14-4 win over Coldwater Orange on Wednesday night at Memorial Park in Coldwater.
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