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 - The game of horseshoes was once a staple summertime activity in these parts before its popularity largely tapered off to a smattering of diehards. There's just not enough young blood to replenish the thinning ranks of mostly older players, some say. [More]
Mikesell heading to England to continue hoops career
By Gary R. Rasberry
The passports for Ryan Mikesell and his wife Quincy have a healthy amount of destination stamps.
Now, the former St. Henry and University of Dayton standout is heading to Great Britain after signing a deal with the London Lions of Super League Basketball the top tier of British professional basketball. [More]
CELINA - A former Celina business man accused of defrauding numerous people out of more than $1.5 million remained in jail on a $500,000 bond Wednesday following a bond hearing in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 26-year-old Lima man was sentenced to probation on theft charges and a 52-year-old Urbana woman failed to appear for a sentencing on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
On Nov. 4, 1791, in what is now Fort Recovery, U.S. forces under Gen. Arthur St. Clair engaged in a significant and tragic battle against a large confederation of Native American warriors.
Seth Lonsway's journey to the major leagues went up a step as the Celina and Ohio State pitching standout was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento by the San Francisco Giants this week.
St. Henry picked up its first boys golf dual match win of the season in winning a battle of Redskins over Fort Loramie 169-178 on Wednesday afternoon at the Mercer County Elks.
