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.
MINSTER - For the entire second half Minster and St. Marys were never separated by more than two points until the final 45 seconds.
A big defensive stop and four free throws in the closing seconds lifted Minster to a 57-53 Saturday night boys basketball victory over St. Marys at Wildcat Gymnasium.
Fort Recovery rallied from down as much as 10 points to force overtime against Tri-Village and then outscored the Division IV top-ranked Patriots 9-4 in the extra session to pick up the 52-47 win in girls basketball action Saturday afternoon.
