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 - The Mercer County Educational Service Center welcomed a robust turnout at a Tuesday night open house of its new headquarters at 540 E. Market Street.
The public was invited to view the spacious, fully reconfigured and remodeled facility that allows officials to gather under one roof and provides plenty of room for professional development and direct student services such as therapies and assessments. [More]
COLDWATER - The new superintendent of Coldwater Exempted Village Schools on Tuesday night shared his appreciation for the welcome he has received since coming on board earlier this month.
The rainy conditions on Tuesday did little to dampen the outstanding performance of the Coldwater boys golf team as it successfully defended its Mercer County Invitational championship at the Mercer County Elks.
