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.
Majority of cases involving Grand Lake's West Bank spillway still pending
By Kathy Thompson
The Third District Court of Appeals last week ordered the state to deposit money into accounts for landowners to cover flood damage caused by the West Bank spillway.
The ruling doesn't specify if the landowners will immediately receive the money for partial jury settlements or if the deposits will remain in a fund to be distributed at a later date. [More]
A Rockford man pleaded not guilty May 19 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to charges stemming from a 2013 traffic accident that claimed the life of his friend.
TIPP CITY - Minster coach Scott Robinson said he struggled falling asleep on the verge of his team's Division IV regional final game Saturday against South Charleston Southeastern.
