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.

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM 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 Thursday night.
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.

Friday, October 9th, 2015

Faber says won't seek Boehner's House seat

By William Kincaid

CELINA - Ohio Senate President Keith Faber, R-Celina, informed the newspaper today that he will not seek the seat of House Speaker John Boehner, R-West Chester.

However, Faber confirmed he is considering making a run for either state auditor or attorney general in 2018.

Faber, who will no longer represent Ohio's 12th District after 2016 due to term limits, this morning said after talking with friends and family, he decided that Ohio's 8th Congressional District is not the right district or the right job for him. His name had surfaced in connection with the seat in some political reporting.

"I'm not going to run for that," he said.

Boehner on Sept. 25 announced he would retire from Congress Oct. 30 but yesterday indicated that he would remain in his job until a new speaker was installed. The 8th District consists of all of Butler, Clark, Darke, Miami and Preble counties and southern Mercer County.

Faber said he's putting a team in place to evaluate a run for either state auditor or attorney general.

"We're taking a look at that and trying to put everything together," he said.

Faber said he's not looking to run for governor in 2018, noting that some good people, including Secretary of State Jon Husted and Attorney General Mike DeWine, are eyeing runs for governor in 2018.
"I think there's plenty of talent for '18," Faber said.
But Faber said he may possibly run for governor in the future.

Faber, an attorney and former state representative, was sworn in as a senator in January 2007 to fill the unexpired term of Jim Jordan, who was elected to the U.S. Congress in November 2006. Faber served three terms in the Ohio House (2001-2006) before moving to the Senate, where he now holds the top position as president.

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Top-ranked St. Henry stays unbeaten

ST. HENRY - St. Henry's quest for regular-season perfection continued Thursday night.

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Celina event to combine art, ale and apples

CELINA - Organizers of the annual downtown art walk wanted to make this year's event a bit tastier, opting to tweak the name and motif of the celebration of commerce and creativity.

Artists sought to adorn storm drains

A $1,500 grant will pay for an art event, floating wetland plants and garden cover crops, Mercer County Soil and Water board members learned during their meeting Thursday.

Maria Stein Grain expanding

$3.6M project slated for completion by the end of December

MARIA STEIN - Maria Stein Grain is bustling with activity as the local feed mill on state Route 119 undergoes a $3.6 million upgrade and expansion.

On Tuesday, a tall crane lifted huge pieces of metal while workers guided them into place.

County snags grant to improve, provide housing for local needy

Mercer County recently was awarded a total of $398,000 in state and federal funds to improve and provide housing for the needy.

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Cavs take care of Rangers in four sets

COLDWATER - New Knoxville and Coldwater battled through four competitive sets before the Cavaliers came out with a 25-21, 25-12, 19-25, 25-22 win to stay unbeaten in Midwest Athletic Conference play with two conference matches remaining next week.

Minster girls cruise to Lions title

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One of the last big cross country invitationals before the postseason begins takes place in Coldwater, as more than 900 runners traveled to compete in the Lions Invitational on Thursday night.