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.
Casual athletes should approach backyard sports with caution
By Carly Fullenkamp
CELINA- With summer well underway, locals are getting involved in various weekend warrior pursuits such as church volleyball leagues, casual pickleball play and co-ed softball leagues.
However, experts say adults of all ages should be cautious before participating in occasional casual sports due to the risk of injury. [More]
MINSTER - Fort Loramie swept a doubleheader Monday in the Auglaize-Shelby ACME baseball sectional tournament, ending New Bremen's summer with a 11-1, six-inning win in the opener to secure a district berth and then beating host Minster 3-1 in the nightcap for the sectional title. [More]
NEW BREMEN- Crown Equipment Corporation has resumed operations at all of its 24 global manufacturing plants following a cyber attack perpetrated by an international cybercriminal organization, according to company news release on Monday.
CELINA- More than $2 million in state funds will go to Mercer County for area infrastructure projects.
The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) announced in a news release Monday that four projects in Mercer County were selected for government infrastructure funding.
FORT RECOVERY- Village councilors on Monday learned from village administrator Randy Diller the village will receive $450,000 from the state's capital budget to go toward a pool renovation project.
Flyers punch ACME ticket, Coldwater wins sectional title
COLDWATER - Luke Everman came up with a gem to lead Marion Local to a 4-0 victory in the "win-and-in" game of the Mercer County ACME sectional against Fort Recovery.
