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.
CELINA - Local health officials are asking for patience as Mercer County residents struggle to schedule appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Ohio Department of Health on Friday also announced staff at Mercer County school districts will be eligible for vaccination the week of Feb. 8. [More]
Heavy snow and wind are expected for Mercer and Auglaize counties over the weekend, with state officials advising caution for those planning to travel Saturday night and Sunday.
ST. MARYS - With four players in double figures, St. Marys pulled away from Elida in the third quarter and rolled to a 72-38 victory on Friday night at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Dylan Hughes scored 22 points and became the fifth 1,000-point scorer in Parkway High School history as the Panthers rolled to a 73-37 win over New Knoxville at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford on Friday night.
