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 - The competitive fire that sparked Kyle Trafzer through his high school sports days is just as hot, if not a little more blazing, as he makes his way around the harness racing track in his sulky.
It has been nearly two months since the UMP Modifieds and Eldora Stock Cars have taken to the high banks of Eldora Speedway, but that all changes tonight when the two divisions return to the half mile oval for the second Family Fun Night of the season.
Coldwater's Kelsey Koesters had a strong finish to her day, setting a school record and winning the Celina Girls Golf Invitational on Friday at the The Fox's Den.
