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 - Mercer County commissioners are proceeding with plans to turn the former Cheryl Ann building into an agriculture services center.
Once repurposed, it would house offices for the county's soil and water conservation district, Ohio State University Extension and Farm Service Agency.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart on Thursday announced his office's crews will begin fog sealing various rural roads in the county this month.
St. Marys had three sub-50 rounds to Celina's two in edging the Bulldogs 180-194 in Western Buckeye League boys golf action on Thursday on the back nine at Northmoor Golf Club.
