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.
James "Jim" L. Smith, 55, of Celina, passed away at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, OH on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 6:50 am. [More]
CELINA - Renewing an income tax levy set to expire at the end of 2018 is seen as vital to the school district's financial future, treasurer Tom Sommer told board members at Monday's meeting.
Map part of rezoning request Franklin Township voters will decide in May
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Monday took their first look at a map submitted to accompany a Franklin Township rezoning referendum on the May ballot.
ST. MARYS - Supplemental appropriations to pay for several projects have been recommended to city council.
Council's finance committee on Monday approved for recommendation $292,597 in new appropriations, $140,000 of which was requested by the city tax department.
With only two weeks remaining in the high school football regular season, some teams are beginning to lock down their playoff invitations.
Currently, Wapakoneta is the only WBL team to have clinched its postseason participation, thanks to its big win over previously undefeated Ottawa-Glandorf.
