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 in a few years will have its first roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 127 and State Route 119, the site of numerous fatal accidents over the years.
Since 2012, 37 crashes have occurred at the intersection, with 54% resulting in fatalities or injuries, according to Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation's statewide press secretary. ODOT regards it as its top priority for safety improvement in the county, he added. [More]
CELINA - A good old-fashioned heaping scoop of strawberry ice cream can ease any back-to-school worries or simply provide a welcome respite from end-of-summer activities.
The Celina girls golf team made the most of their day in winning the Lady Lancer Invitational hosted by Lincolnview High School at Willow Bend in Van Wert. Due to the rain, the tournament was shortened to a nine-hole event.
Hope everyone is having an awesome summer. The lake has been super busy, which is great to see. All the work that the Lake Improvement Association is doing is paying off in big dividends.
