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 - The body of an unidentified man believed to be the suspect of an attempted vehicle theft on Christmas night was recovered from Grand Lake off West Bank Road on Saturday morning.
As of Sunday evening, the identity of the dead man - described as a Black male, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds and possibly in his 30s - was still unknown. [More]
CELINA - Despite early concerns that bird flu might adversely affect the overall local economy, Mercer County's sales tax revenue defied expectations and reached new heights in 2025.
St. Henry and Marion Local met in Maria Stein for the annual Battle of 119, an all-day basketball non-conference series featuring junior high and high school games.
