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.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners have been awarded a $2.1 million state grant to clear away decrepit structures and debris and remediate contaminated soil at a 19-acre former junkyard site northeast of St. Marys.
Once the estimated $2.4 million project is complete, the property at 14505 Townline-Kossuth Road in Noble Township will be ready for future development, according to county administrator Erica Preston. [More]
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 5:00PM, Craig J. DeMange, age 49, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family after battling cancer for over two years. [More]
COLDWATER - Mercer County Joint Township Hospital was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States by Newsweek Magazine and Statista, Mercer Health CEO Lisa Klenke reported Wednesday.
CELINA - A Celina man was sentenced Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on vandalism and assault charges.
Cameron E. Ofray, 21, was sentenced to up to five years of community control sanctions on one count of vandalism, a fifth-degree felony, and assault, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Eight area football players and one coach earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association Northwest District Board released its postseason honors list on Wednesday evening.
At least two Midwest Athletic Conference teams will advance to the state football final four in two divisions as conference teams will face off against each other in two regional finals and another will play in another regional.
