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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM 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.
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.
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Two major projects - a new traffic light and a new water tower - should be operational this fall, city administrators said this week.
City council members in December unanimously passed legislation to install a traffic signal, estimated to cost at least $150,000, at the busy intersection of Havemann Road and the access drive between Walmart and Menards. The light should be functioning by November, safety service director Tom Hitchcock said. [More]
Memorial Day
From staff reports
Local communities plan to honor Memorial Day with ceremonies. Events begin Friday in Fort Recovery.
A list of events follows.
Coldwater
Memorial Day observances in Coldwater will begin Monday with a 7:15 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Churc [More]
Obituaries on May 26th, 2016
Darrell W. Regedanz, age 63, of Celina, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Carolyn K. Motter, age 54, of Waynesfield died 3:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at her home. [More]
Howard O. Germann, 85, of St. Marys, died May 24, 2016, at his residence.
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The Diana & Clinton Maehlman Studt and Dan & Robyn Maehlman families would like [More]
Local pictures on May 26th, 2016
Subscriber stories on May 26th, 2016
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital officials have chosen an engineering firm for the $24 million west wing expansion project but are still looking for a project manager.
CELINA - City council members this week unanimously approved final reading of legislation to change the zoning to allow owner Kerry Roberts to relocate C-Town Wings to a larger facility to be built on Havemann Road.
FORT RECOVERY - Superintendent Justin Firks' district update presented to board members at Wednesday's meeting contained positives and areas of concern.
CELINA - Two hundred and seven members of the Celina High School class of 2016 will graduate at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fieldhouse.
This year's valedictorian is Nicole Elston and the salutatorian is Madison Mertz.
COLDWATER - Fifty-four seniors will receive diplomas during commencement exercises at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at The Palace.
Valedictorian of the Coldwater High School class of 2016 is Kelly Jutte, daughter of Larry and Jean Jutte.
From the Front Row
COLUMBUS - The sun had set and a darkened Mapfre Stadium was brimming with music fans agog to see just one more act before the end of the three-day Rock on the Range.
Division III Regional Track and Field Meet
TROY - Many Minster girls stood on the podium at last year's Division III regional track and field meet on their way to winning the team championship.
Not much has changed in a year.
Division I Regional Track Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina senior Jacob Rasawehr advanced to the Division I state track and field championships next week with a second-place in the discus at the regional meet on Wednesday at Amherst Steele High School.
Curtain Call
It wasn't going to happen this time around.
With their 1995 regional semifinal loss still an unwelcome footnote in their memories, the Coldwater s