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.
ST. MARYS - A Spencerville man was killed Wednesday morning when the motorcycle he was operating struck a dump truck on state Route 197 in Auglaize County. [More]
CELINA - The dreaded finals week has finally ended for most college students, freeing them to come home for the summer. Most will find jobs to earn some money for tuition and to stay busy.
COLDWATER - Mercer Health officials hope two newer machines and access to Ohio State University's telemedicine program will help modernize patients' health-care options.
That didn't stop a select group of athletes from having field days of their own on Wednesday during the first day of the Division III regional track and field meet at Troy Memorial Stadium.
As the Fort Recovery baseball team prepares for its battle in the Division IV regional tournament in Springfield this afternoon, there are a few old-timers in town who can't believe it's been more than six decades since the Indians last reached that level of postseason play.
