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.
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Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Going cruising at Celina Lake Festival
By Janie Southard
MONTEZUMA - Oh, yeah, this jazzed up baby starts with a mild roar that is music to any car lovers ears. Plus, she puts a whole lot of stares on the faces of other motorists as she zips down the road.
"She can lay rubber when I shift," proclaims Mike Yohey, owner of this bright red, 1938 Chevy, Master Deluxe, two-door sedan, as he maintains the speed limit (and maybe just little bit above) around his country block. [More]
Obituaries on July 28th, 2007
Aubry Black
Aubry Shay Black, seven weeks, 6940 Willshire Road, Ohio City, died July 25, 20 [More]
Wilbert Mescher
Wilbert L. Mescher, 77, 19131 45th Avenue. N.E., Seattle, Wash., died at 5:56 p.m. July 24, 2007 at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on July 28th, 2007
Subscriber stories on July 28th, 2007
Contract still pending
Four union plants favor pact with Goodyear buyer
The master contract between United Steelworkers (USW) and The Carlyle Group, potential buyer of Goodyear's Engineered Products Division, is still hanging even though all four union plants gave it a thumbs up.
Main Street project advances
City council members this week approved a $120,000 agreement with Fanning-Howey Associates to perform engineering work associated with the forthcoming Main Street Reconstruction project, slated to begin in 2009.
Auglaize County Fair to give chance for youths to show talents
NEW BREMEN - It wasn't a work of art by any means, but Ed Doenges was proud of that nail box he made during his days in 4-H.
Using his own hands to
Celina woman organizes donations for students
Nurses are used to helping people in need, but one local nurse is helping an unexpected patient, an Appalachian school system.
Brenda Sunderland ha
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