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.
FORT RECOVERY - Caretakers of the Fort Recovery Public Library are making sure the library gets its fair share.
Board of trustees members on Monday discussed concerns about funding distribution with Mercer County Budget Commission members Randy Grapner and David Kaiser.
CELINA - Celina Insurance Group wants to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year by giving the city a lakeside landmark that will welcome visitors and commemorate the company's long-standing relationship with the municipality. [More]
Sessions for kindergarten through third-graders available to all districts
ST. HENRY - The district is partnering with college students to offer Saturday morning tutoring sessions for area youngsters needing a boost in reading and writing. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Several ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer may be coming down soon, village administrator Randy Diller told council members on Monday night.
Wapakoneta rallies past Celina with two goals 33 seconds apart
WAPAKONETA - Just when it looked like one goal would hold up for a win by Celina's boys soccer team, Wapakoneta changed the momentum in a matter of seconds.
