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 - Several people were hospitalized Thursday after a semitrailer and a van carrying Amish workers collided at the intersection of State Route 49 and Frahm Pike ejecting and trapping van passengers. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County Health District will host a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday for people 65 years old and older and individuals with severe, congenital, developmental or early onset disorders.
CHICKASAW - Craig Knapke of Access Engineering on Wednesday night updated village council members about the grant application process seeking funds for infrastructure improvements in the village.
ST. MARYS - When the St. Marys girls basketball team starts its preparation for the opening of the Division II tournament next week, they'll have a ready-made scouting report.
MINSTER - Minster put the finishing touches on the school's 16th Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball title with a 54-25 victory over Coldwater on Thursday night at Wildcat Gymnasium. [More]
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen girls basketball team went on a big run in the first half to take the lead, but couldn't deliver the knockout blow in the second.
Marion Local picked up its 17th win of the season and had two players reach career milestones, defeating Parkway 45-35 on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference play at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
