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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
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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Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
County walking program takes off
By William Kincaid
CELINA - More than 20 people of varying ages put on their running shoes and worked up a sweat while participating in the first day of "Walk the County" on Tuesday morning at Celina's Eastview Park.
From 9-10 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday through [More]
Firearms allowed
Handgun license holders can take guns into jail lobby
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey is the first elected county official to request and receive permission to allow concealed handgun license holders to carry their weapons inside his building.
Grey petitioned county commissioners Jerry Laffin, Rick Muhlenkamp and Greg Homan - all Republicans - and last week, they unanimously approved a resolution allowing the request. [More]
Obituaries on April 26th, 2017
Leatrice Klosterman
Leatrice Henrietta (Striegel) Klosterman, 92 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on [More]
Gerald Gray
Gerald "Bud" Gray, 95, Celina, died at 10:25 p.m. April 25, 2017, at Mercer Cou [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 26th, 2017
Forecast shows big funding losses
Fort schools
FORT RECOVERY - Big losses in state funding are anticipated in the school district's five-year financial forecast.
Board members Tuesday night also heard plans for a new high school baseball field.
County revises late fee process
Sheriff authorized to seek grant
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners will no longer review requests to waive small late penalty fees for sewer charges, opting to pass on that oversight to the county sanitary department.
Residents granted state appointments
CELINA - Gov. John Kasich has appointed two Mercer County residents to a state panels.
Dr. Craig Miesse of Celina, a veterinarian at Celina Animal Hospital, was appointed to the State Veterinary Medical Licensing Board for a term beginning April 24 and ending Dec. 31, 2019.
Mendon council paves way for cemetery driveway work
MENDON - Village council members on Tuesday night approved extending the driveway at Mendon Cemetery.
A new 11-foot-wide stone drive will be added to the current cemetery drive. The addition will be 135 feet in length and is estimated to cost between $1,000-$1,500.
Battle to the end
Wapakoneta beats Celina 4-3 in nine innings
CELINA - As fitting as the game was between the league leaders, seven innings would not suffice for Celina and Wapakoneta on Tuesday.
Michael Burt
Cavs down Redskins 7-2
ST. HENRY - Coldwater consistently manufactured runs against a St. Henry pitching staff that had been consistently shutting down opponents.
Behind
Indians shut out Flyers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Cade Wendel pitched a complete-game two hitter as Fort Recovery improved to 4-1 in MAC baseball action with a 6-0 win over Marion Local on Tuesday in Maria Stein.
Pohl to run for Miami
MINSTER - Morgan Pohl wasn't planning to continue her running career in college prior to the start of her senior year.
The more Pohl thought about it, though, her mind eventually changed.
Westerbeck bound for Edison
MINSTER - Rosie Westerbeck shined for Minster on the basketball court.
She's hoping to do the same in an Edison State Community College uniform.
On Tuesday, Westerbeck signed with the Chargers, joining a roster that features several former opponents and teammates on the AAU circuit.
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