Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Monday, July 22nd, 2013
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Fish kills likely due to low dissolved oxygen levels caused by an algae die-off were reported around the lake during the weekend.
Hot, humid temperatures during the past week have promoted algae growth, particularly in dead-end lake channels where there is little water movement. [More]
Grand Lake has won four straight games
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - The Grand Lake Mariners took three big steps over the weekend toward earning a berth in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs.
Grand Lake blasted its first four home runs of the summer while sweeping a road doubleheader - 10-6 and 9-3 - over Lexington on Saturday and the Mariners then rallied to knock off Dayton 4-3 on Sunday to increase their winning streak to four games. [More]
Obituaries on July 22nd, 2013
Mary Jean Wehrkamp, 90, North Star, passed away July 20, 2013, at her home.
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Martha Kohlhorst, 87, St. Marys, died July 22 at her residence.
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Local pictures on July 22nd, 2013
Subscriber stories on July 22nd, 2013
Mercer elections board
No one in Mercer County has filed petitions to run for several elected seats expiring at the end of this year, especially on village councils, and board of elections members are getting antsy as the Aug. 7 deadline approaches.
A 28-year-old Celina man faces a charge of felonious assault after he allegedly struck and critically injured a 4-month-old child while baby-sitting.
John Dziengelewski, 2115 state Route 29, remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Detention Center on a $250,000 cash bond.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 27-day-old infant who was found unresponsive in his parents' bed Sunday morning.
ACME State Tournament
COLDWATER - The title trail will be tough but the Coldwater ACME team is still playing baseball.
A day after the defense struggled in a 3-2 loss t
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Defiance exploded for six runs in the sixth inning to pull away for a 12-4 win over Crestview during Sunday's nightcap of the ACME state tournament and the Bulldogs advanced to Wednesday's winner's bracket final.
Tri-County Swimming Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Dolphins came home with the big trophy after winning the Tri-County Swimming Championships on Saturday afternoon at Community Pool in Coldwater.
The Coldwater Junior ACME season came to an end on Sunday as the Cavaliers bowed out of the state tournament at Bryan's Sumpter Field.
The Cavaliers started the four-team tournament on Saturday, losing 2-0 to Archbold.