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.
ROCKFORD - Mayor Amy Joseph announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection in the Nov. 7 general election.
Joseph at the regular village council meeting recalled telling her family she would step down as mayor "when somebody decent came along to take it over."
She feels confident council president Ron Searight "could possibly handle that." As of now, Searight is the only candidate running for mayor, according to Jospeh. [More]
WASHINGTON- A Celina couple charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol have rejected plea offers from federal prosecutors, setting the stage for a trial this fall.
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair gospel tent was full of laughter and fun on Tuesday afternoon during kid's day.
Children of all ages along with their families attended the festivities that included face painting, a science presentation, a ventriloquist show and custom T-shirts.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to give the city of St. Marys six more months to spend its share of American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
CELINA - The 27th annual Youthfest at the Mercer County Sportsmen's Association promises an action-packed day of archery, fishing, rifle practice and other outdoor activities on Saturday.
