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. HENRY - While the fight for the presidency got underway Monday in Iowa, Republican candidates vying for the congressional seat vacated by former House Speaker John Boehner stumped in St. Henry.
ST. MARYS - An investigation into the conduct of St. Marys Memorial High School head football coach Doug Frye and his staff found no evidence of player mistreatment or threats to their safety.
Lima Senior jumped out to a 25-5 lead on Celina in the first quarter and never looked back as the Bulldogs lost 92-51 Monday night at Lima Senior High School.
