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.
Briarwood Manor of Coldwater and The Gardens at St. Henry received the highest marks of all long-term care facilities in Mercer County following annual state inspections.
Both nursing homes were awarded a 98.8 percent compliance rate following detailed inspections by health officials. The pair also received the top scores in a resident satisfaction survey (see sidebar). [More]
MINSTER - After a four-year absence, the Minster boys regained the title of district track champions in a tight 99.5-97 victory over New Bremen.
The Minster girls completed the Wildcat sweep in dominating fashion, outpointing the runners-up from Marion Local 128-72 to win their 27th title in the 29 years the Minster District Meet has been held. [More]
Helen M. Kitzmiller, 70, of 419 Woodward St., St. Marys, died at 10:49 a.m. May 25, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Traffic on U.S. 33 near St. Marys was stalled for more than an hour early Monday morning when a rural Spencerville man threatened to jump from an overpass.
Versailles saw its baseball season end on Saturday as the Tigers fell 7-1 to Middletown Bishop Fenwick at the Division III Centerville District final on Saturday.
