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.
A 17-year-old Marion Local High School junior faces the possibility of expulsion after a loaded rifle was found in his vehicle parked on school property.
The incident unfolded Monday morning after a witness reported seeing someone toss what appeared to be a beer can from a vehicle leaving a driveway at the elementary/junior high building. [More]
Winter crops also could increase corn yields, extension educator says
By Nancy Allen
Recent studies on winter cover crops have shown great promise in tying up phosphorous and nitrogen, two nutrients abundant in the Grand Lake and Wabash River watersheds.
Jim Hoorman, of the Ohio State University Extension, spoke to a crowd of about 40 people Thursday at a Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance advisory board meeting. He is helping conduct studies on annual rye grass and cereal rye grass, two types of winter cover crops. [More]
Rain gear will be necessary today through Saturday as showers and thunderstorms roll slowly through the Grand Lake area, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Long time official hopes younger generation gets more involved with village issues
BURKETTSVILLE - Sitting at his dinner table with his wife Betty, village Mayor James Garke reminisced Thursday afternoon about his tenure as a public official for the village - one that has spanned almost four decades.
