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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Saturday, July 29th, 2023
Celina named one of the best hometowns
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Celina has been named one of the best hometowns in the state by Ohio Magazine, according to Stacy Beougher, executive director of the Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce.
Celina is one of five recipients of the title, according to Beougher. Ohio Magazine's selection process factors in community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and the town's culture or heritage, according to a news release. [More]
Hospice nurse awarded for efforts
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - Grand Lake Health Systems last month honored registered nurse Victoria Bruns with the first DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Bruns is a home, health and hospice nurse in St. Marys at Grand Lake Hospice.
The international DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award honors healthcare workers nominated by patients, families and coworkers for their service in the field. [More]
Obituaries on July 29th, 2023
Jeffery Byer
Jeffery Allen Byer, 61, of Willshire, passed away at 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Shane Hill in Rockford, OH. [More]
Barbara Sattler
Barbara J. (Hawkey) Sattler, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Trustwell Living at Miller Place on July 27, 2023. [More]
James Birt
James R. Birt age 96 of Celina, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home in Celina. [More]
Jesse Lange
Jesse James Lange, 37, Celina, died at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center i [More]
Michael Lhamon
Michael Lhamon, 74, passed away at home on July 27 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. [More]
Gerald Davis
Gerald (Jerry) E. Davis, age 81, passed away on July 27 at Briarwood Village Assisted Living Facility in Coldwater, Ohio, from natural causes. [More]
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Treatment train work to start soon
CELINA - VTF Excavation LLC of Celina will soon begin work on the highly-anticipated, nearly $1 million restoration of the Big Chickasaw and Little Chickasaw creeks to curb pollution-causing nutrients from entering Grand Lake.
Donations to allow replacement boat motor
CELINA - Community donations will allow the Celina Fire Department to buy a replacement motor for its search-and-rescue boat and signs for the new disc golf course in Eastview Park.
Official: Keep roads clear
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart urges property owners to keep roadsides clear of obstructions to prevent traffic accidents.
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Going for the full pull
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery's Ambassador Park heard the rumble of tractors and trucks competing as the National Tractor Pullers Association opened up its Grand Nationals on Friday night.
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