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.
COLDWATER - The Mercer Health hospital board of governors signed off Wednesday on a $107.5 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, reflecting a 5.81% upswing from the previous year.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen school board members hired the district's seasoned volleyball coach as its new elementary principal this week - while allowing her to remain in her current role.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it will use its existing authority to grant a fuel waiver that allows the sale of E15 gas throughout the summer months of June to September this year.
CELINA - A sentencing set for a Mercer County man convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly person was postponed this week due to ongoing litigation.
It is amazing that museum volunteers have cataloged well over 5,000 items in our collection over the past two years. This process includes measuring, photographing and describing each item. Sometimes the describing part is the most difficult.
Delphos St. John's Cameron Elwer wrapped up a successful high school career with his being named the Division IV Player of the Year as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its All-Ohio teams for boys basketball in Divisions IV through VII on Thursday.
Bryn Schoenleben and Savada Triplett combined on a two-hitter as Parkway improved to 2-0 in softball action with a 15-1 win over Ridgemont in five innings in a game rescheduled from Monday.
