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.
ROCKFORD - The Parkway FFA recycling program has grown big time over the past 18 months, saving money for the school and providing a new community service.
Alan Post, vocational agricultural instructor/FFA adviser at Parkway High School, said the program has grown into "the good monster." That monster has saved the school district more than $3,000 plus made possible a $1,500 profit that the students donated to the Children's Miracle Network at Dayton Children's Hospital. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Students who test positive for alcohol at any high school dance may be charged with underage consumption by the police, Superintendent Ann Harvey says.
Harvey told school board members during a meeting Wednesday night that the new high school policy will go into effect immediately. [More]
The local health department is taking steps to help area schools create a policy on tuberculosis (TB) testing for foreign-born staff and students - despite a recently-relaxed change in Ohio law.
Versailles may be the newcomer to the Division III state volleyball final four this weekend, but its reputation as a perennial regional visitor is looked upon to be a factor for success.
St. Marys vs. Big Walnut, Saturday, 7 p.m. Indian Lake Stadium, Lewistown
The path in 2008 is taking a similar turn as 2006 as the Roughriders will face the Golden Eagles in Week 12. Two years ago, Big Walnut beat St. Marys 34-20 at Lima Stadium.
Marion Local vs. Waynesville, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sidney Memorial Stadium
After getting a bit of revenge in beating Anna after the Rockets beat the Flyers in Week 10, Marion Local will face off against a Waynesville Spartans team that posted its first-ever playoff win in dominating West Liberty-Salem 34-9 on Saturday.
