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 Commissioners on Tuesday passed a countywide $5 vehicle registration permissive tax to boost revenue for local road and bridge work.
The tax will come into effect later this year with 2025 vehicle registrations, according to county engineer Jim Wiechart. [More]
Foote pitches a gem as Fort Recovery defeats St. Henry
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - Jacob Foote received all the run support he needed in the bottom of the first inning.
Foote scattered six hits and threw just 67 pitches to help Fort Recovery pick a 2-1 victory over St. Henry in Mercer County ACME baseball action at the LeFevre Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. [More]
MENDON -Village councilors on Tuesday approved a resolution to participate in a new Mercer County Joint Ambulance District to address the dwindling number of area emergency medical services providers.
CELINA- A 20-year-old Mendon man who was sentenced last month for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor has been hit with fresh charges related to child nudity-oriented material or performance.
COLDWATER - School board members, along with about 10 residents, toured the district's facilities before Tuesday night's regular board meeting to highlight the need for a levy.
MINSTER - A team of administrators and teachers have assembled a strategic plan for Minster Local Schools for the next three years, superintendent Josh Meyer said at Tuesday night's regular board members.
Grand Lake bounced back with a win over league-leading Hamilton Tuesday, defeating the Joes 8-1 behind a stellar start from Mason Reyes and a three-run sixth inning in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League game at Foundation Field.
