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 - A deep fryer exploded and a fire broke out in the kitchen of Shandy's Grill and Bar on Monday morning, leaving one employee injured and causing minor damage.
The Celina Fire Department responded to the restaurant at 129 W. Fayette St. after receiving a call from Mercer County Central Dispatch at 9:10 a.m., according to fire chief Joel Lange. [More]
Myrtle I. Holtman, age 89, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 surrounded by her family at her daughter's residence in Dayton. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - About 10 residents showed up at Monday night's village council meeting seeking an update on efforts to quell odors arising from the village's wastewater treatment lagoons.
