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.
FORT RECOVERY - A fire rendered a Fort Recovery home a total loss late Monday night, but its sole occupant got out and there were no injuries.
Southwest Mercer Fire Chief Kim Day said the fire at 208 Gwendolyn Street was called in at 10:50 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find the porch fully engulfed, with fire spreading through the wall into the attic. [More]
Michael "Mike" L. Grieshop, 77, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
CELINA - City council members faced calls to put a stop to a drag show scheduled as part of the Celina Pride event on June 24 in parts of Bryson Park District.
MINSTER - Village councilors on Wednesday night moved to seek bids on the expansion and renovation of the police department building, a project estimated at $2.4 million.
Pohlman following father's footsteps as Flyers rack up tournament wins
The Marion Local boys track team is running through its strongest season since 1995, winning its first district title in 28 years on Friday with a chance to match the '95 team's regional title this week.
Wapakoneta's Grant Jolly and Defiance's Taighen Zipfel received top honors as the Western Buckeye League baseball and softball coaches announced their all-league teams on Tuesday.
