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.
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a bird flu detection in Darke County on Friday involving nearly 1 million commercial chickens, according to an Ohio Department of Agriculture news release.
CELINA - After 13 straight years of steady growth, Mercer County government's sales tax revenue dipped by 2.3% in 2024, reflecting a downturn in a generally durable local economy. [More]
COLDWATER - Village councilors on Monday night closed out the year by passing the their 2025 budget.
Councilors suspended the rules requiring three public readings and approved the amended 2024 budget and the 2025 budget ordinances as emergency measures.
VERSAILLES - For the second year in a row, a Versailles senior took home first place in a National Corn Growers Association competition, per a Versailles FFA news release.
The Battle of 119 wrapped up on Monday at Fort Site Fieldhouse in Fort Recovery as St. Henry and Fort Recovery looked to lock up victories after Marion Local went 14-3 in the junior high, junior varsity and varsity boys and girls basketball matchups over the weekend.
