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.
Kenneth A. Childers, 52, of Rockford passed away at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Local health official baffled by division in the community
CELINA - Mercer County health officials on Friday met with local community members, education officials, religious leaders, elected officials and others to discuss how to unify the county to decrease the spread of COVID-19.
Alan Bricher stole a gun and trafficked meth, other drug
CELINA - A Coldwater man has pleaded guilty to grand theft of a firearm and drug trafficking in a plea deal to settle two separate cases against him in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - Veterans suffering the aftereffects fof the slings and arrows of war are eligible for an array of treatment and services covered by Veterans Affairs, services that can help them heal and stay out of the criminal-justice system.
Van Wert's Owen Treece and Kenton's Jayden Cornell jointly swept two main honors as the Western Buckeye League released its postseason honors list on Friday.
