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 - Following allegations of juror misconduct, a visiting judge is weighing whether or not to allow a new trial for a 45-year-old Columbus man convicted and sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to more than 100 years in prison for first-degree felony rape and a host of other child sex crimes. [More]
ROCKFORD - For Parkway's Bryn Schoenleben, continuing her softball career at a school close to home while having an eye on development was key as the Parkway standout is set to play at Edison State Community College after finishing her senior year. [More]
Barbara A. Koeper, age 78 of New Bremen, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:25 A.M. at the Joint Twp. Dist. Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
CELINA - The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments about a proposed $3.1 million roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 119, the site of numerous fatal accidents over the years. The project would be Mercer County's first roundabout.
CELINA - Police Chief Tom Wale said a report of a child waving a gun at Celina High School on Wednesday afternoon was unsubstantiated, rebuking social media accounts for sparking concern and rumors in the community.
CELINA - A 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were indicted in Mercer County Common Pleas Court last week for separate incidents related to drug possession and failure to comply with a police officer.
