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 35-year-old Lima man linked to a string of car break-ins in several towns made an initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Travis E. Neer appeared on seven counts of theft, a fifth-degree felony; and one count of burglary, a second-degree felony. [More]
MINSTER - The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating after a truck driver reportedly suffered chemical burns at the Dannon yogurt plant in Minster on Tuesday.
CELINA - Voter turnout was tremendous in Mercer and Auglaize counties for the high-stakes presidential election on Tuesday in which the area reinforced its status as a Republican stronghold, delivering a staggering 81-83% of the vote to Donald Trump.
MINSTER- Village administrator Don Harrod advised councilors that planning continues for the proposed recreational trail linking the village with Fort Loramie to the south.
CELINA- A 25-year-old Celina man appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Wednesday after allegedly biting his girlfriend's face during an argument in Celina over the weekend.
Two teams, both having reached the state finals in volleyball several times without having won the big trophy, will look to take that next step on Friday.
After getting their second win of the season over New Bremen to open the Division VII state football playoffs, St. Henry has another rematch game this week, and it will be a chance to avenge their last loss of the regular season.
