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 Lake Restoration Commission this week will donate nearly two acres of wetlands to the Lake Facilities Authority, Lake Improvement Association members learned Saturday.
CELINA - It cost nearly a half million dollars last year to provide substitute care for local children removed from their homes for safety and well-being issues.
ST. MARYS - U.S. electrical producers are moving away from coal toward natural gas, according to Tom Alban, vice president of power generation for Buckeye Power.
ROSSBURG - Dirt late model legend Scott Bloomquist was the first driver to cross the finish line Saturday night at Eldora Speedway but it was Jonathan Davenport who left with the $100,000 top prize after a thrilling 21st annual Dirt Late Model Dream.
