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.
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012
Calories on display for easy counting
By Shelley Grieshop
Burgers oozing with mayo and cheese. Piping hot fries glistening with salt. And, oh, those heavenly desserts.
Mega calories? Sure, but who's counting? McDonald's is and recently began sharing the information on its menu boards.
"We've taken a leadership role in this across the nation," said Jeff Monfort, whose family operates several McDonald's restaurants in the area. [More]
Obituaries on November 17th, 2012
Rev. George Albers
Rev. George Albers C.PP.S., 97, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 15, 2012, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Sister M. Casilda Obringer
Burkettsville native Sister Mary Casilda Obringer, 88, died Nov. 9, 2012, at Maria Joseph Center, Dayton. [More]
Eileen Wright
Eileen C. Wright, 81, of New Knoxville, died at 2:18 p.m. Nov. 15, 2012, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on November 17th, 2012
Subscriber stories on November 17th, 2012
Agency low on revenue
SWCD
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District officials need nearly $45,000 more in funding for next year so they can stop dipping into the department's rainy day fund.
Man sent to jail, counseling for son's death
The case of a 41-year-old Fort Recovery-area man charged in connection with the death of his handicapped son more than three years ago has been resolved through mediation in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Flyers hold off Redskins' last-minute charge
Division VI Region 24 Championship
WAPAKONETA - For the second consecutive week the Marion Local Flyers had to dig deep in the fourth quarter to snatch a Division VI playoff victory over a Midwest Athletic Conference foe.
Redskins make turnaround from tough couple years
WAPAKONETA - The St. Henry Redskins' season came to a heartbreaking end on Friday night when a late drive came up empty, but this year may well be remembered as the season that St. Henry football came back.
McComb rallies to beat St. John's
Area Playoff Games of Interest
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

    Jerry Brown's two-yard run with less than a minute remaining in the game gave McComb a 28-21 victory over Delphos St. John's in the Division VI Region 22 final on Friday night at Donnell Stadium in Findlay.
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