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 - Since joining the Mercer County Sheriff's Office in late fall, K-9 Randy, a German shorthaired pointer, has satisfied the expectations of Sheriff Doug Timmerman, who is still contemplating adding more narcotic-sniffing dogs in the future to replace an obsolete body scanner.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors at a special meeting Thursday approved appointing Loren Shindeldecker as the village's temporary police chief while the village continues its job search.
ELIDA - It is not always pretty, but tournament basketball is not a beauty contest. Despite Minster shooting 35% from the field, a dominant display on the glass and the defensive end helped the Wildcats pick up a 61-41 win over Upper Scioto Valley in Thursday's Division VII district semifinal.
OPSMA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball Honors
Two area girls basketball coaches earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its All-Northwest District honors for girls basketball.
