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.
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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Licensed for Fun
Ohio has a fishing license for every type of angler
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Crappie are definitely spawning in Grand Lake, according to at least one Mercer County official, but before reaching for a fishing pole and heading out to a favorite fishing hole, make sure you first have a fishing license.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife offers many options when it comes to fishing licenses, including a lifetime license that when purchased removes all hassles for, well, the rest of an angler's life. [More]
Small ball pays off
Eighth-inning bunt lifts Coldwater past Fort Recovery
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - In her team's matchup against Coldwater Thursday night, Fort Recovery's Alexis Grisez was outstanding. She struck out 10, gave up just four hits and did not give up a run until the eighth inning.
Coldwater's Harlow Heyne was just a touch better. [More]
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Mercer EMA weather radio effort could save lives
CELINA - The Mercer County Emergency Management Agency, with the financial assistance of a local civic organization, will distribute 100 weather alert radios to enhance awareness about dangerous conditions and developments that pose a threat to the public.
Not guilty plea entered in Ansonia killing, fire
GREENVILLE - A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter accused of killing his employer, setting her rural Ansonia home on fire, then responding to the scene as a first responder, pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges Thursday in Darke County Common Pleas Court.
St. Marys man given probation for strangulation
CELINA - A 42-year-old St. Marys man was sentenced to probation this week for a strangulation crime in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Donald R. Cordray III was sentenced to five years of community control sanctions on one count of strangulation, a fourth-degree felony.
Teams compete at Spectacular
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein played host to a weeknight track and field invitational with the annual Flyer Spectacular, mixing relay events with several showcase races.
Minster beats Parkway for first MAC win
ROCKFORD - An early run helped Minster get into a good rhythm as Andrew Wiss pitched a two-hitter in the Wildcats' 8-1 win over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action at Don Black Field.
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