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.
CELINA - It was his dream as the ultimate job - shooting fireworks off a barge in Grand Lake. He's now fulfilled that vision many times.
Barry Peel Jr. became a licensed pyrotechnician in 2002 and will be the lead shooter at this year's Lake Festival fireworks display at 10 p.m. Friday. [More]
CELINA - Sue Aukerman can spot a hungry student a mile away.
As principal of Celina West Elementary School, she's seen the lack of focus, the short memory retention, the sleepy face. She knows the effect an empty stomach has on learning.
ROSSBURG - Steve Kinser has won more than 50 races in his brilliant career at Eldora Speedway, so you would think the veteran driver from Bloomington, Ind. has won them in just about every conceivable fashion.
CELINA - The Grand Lake Mariners' quest for a spot in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs got off to a slow start on Saturday afternoon as they split a doubleheader with the Stark County Terriers.
