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 jumps to early lead in winning its tournament opener
By Gary R. Rasberry
PAULDING - At times this season, the Celina boys basketball team has struggled with slow starts.
Wednesday night, the Bulldogs came out of the blocks like Usain Bolt, taking a 14-3 lead in the first quarter and never looking back to defeat Bath 49-36 in the Division II sectional tournament at Paulding High School. [More]
COLDWATER - The Mercer Health Marion Campus has started to take shape after steel work began at the site last week.
During Wednesday's hospital board of governors meeting, chief financial officer Jon Dingledine gave a facilities update on Mercer Health projects currently in the works.
CELINA - The Mercer County Auditor's Office is conducting a countywide real estate revaluation, an extensive update of property values and taxes that is required by the state every six years.
Coldwater's Brandon Hammons and Jasmine Schulze were named the Midwest Athletic Conference's Boys and Girls Players of the Year as the results from the coaches' vote were released on Wednesday.
