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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Friday, July 22nd, 2022
Listing: House with indoor pool and Public Enemy No. 1
Celina property full of character and lots of history
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Melissa Bartley said she has found herself in a "whirlwind" recently.
She and her husband, Ray, are selling their home at 117 N. Brandon Ave., which they bought in 2018. The home in question is a distinctive two-story house with a comfortable 6,467 square feet, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. [More]
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2022
Ralph Evers
Ralph Paul Evers, age 75, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home. [More]
Charles Meiser
Charles "Roy" Meiser of Celina passed away on July 21, 2022, at 9:47 pm at the age of 80 at his home in Celina, with his wife by his side. [More]
Local pictures on July 22nd, 2022
Subscriber stories on July 22nd, 2022
Two commissioners want tax levy on Nov. ballot
CELINA - Two of three Mercer County commissioners support putting the 0.5% sales tax for the jail back on the ballot in November after learning the county general fund would take a substantial hit should the levy expire.
School officials want delay on levy
CELINA - School board officials appear to be leaning toward pursuing an income tax renewal and/or addition in 2023 rather than at the Nov. 8 general election.
Getting ready for stretch run
Lonsway, Thwaits prepare to resume season after break
Just as Major League Baseball is coming out of its All-Star Break, minor league baseball teams are wrapping up a break to prepare for the stretch run of their season.
Area Roundup
Mullen wins in Sidney
Compiled By Tom Haines
Fairlawn's Matt Mullen was the only one under par at Shelby Oaks on Thursday, winning the boys 16-18 division of the Bob Fridley Junior Tournament of the Lima Junior Golf Association in Sidney on Thursday.
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