Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 5:00PM 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
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:20PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 94° Today 94° 74° 74° Tomorrow 92° Tomorrow 92° 73° 73° slight chance
Friday, April 16th, 2021
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Stories on April 16th, 2021
CHICKASAW - Village council members at their Wednesday night meeting discussed a proposed $2.1 million infrastructure project involving street and water line improvements on the north side of town.
Gov. DeWine urges state to vaccinate
CELINA - Cases of COVID-19 are increasing locally and statewide as health officials urge the public to increase safety measures to protect themselves and others. [More]
CELINA - A county agency wants to boost wages to stay competitive and retain staff.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Chairwoman Theresa Howick, meeting with county commissioners on Thursday, requested a 5% increase in the agency's salary budget.
CELINA - A Celina man will be sentenced May 11 for felony charges including escape and failure to appear as required by a recognizance bond.
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ROCKFORD - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating the apparent suicide of a Fort Wayne, Indiana, man found dead in his vehicle on Sell Road.
Mercer County farmers are reminded to avoid planting in road rights-of-way, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Anything that obstructs motorists' vision can be hazardous.
Late run lifts Minster past Parkway
MINSTER - With things looking bleak, Minster softball coach Robb Hemmelgarn was looking for a defining moment. And with one swing of the bat, Alexis Bishop delivered. [More]
ST. HENRY - The Coldwater baseball team couldn't get runners home in the early innings, but once the Cavaliers got going, there was no stopping them.
COLDWATER - Coldwater softball coach Kyle Ahrens chuckled when asked if the game could have been more interesting.
The Cavaliers gave up two runs
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Alayna Ross scattered six hits and struck out 12 Celina batters as New Bremen improved to 6-7 with an 11-3 win in non-conference softball action on Thursday in New Bremen.
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