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 - Mercer County commissioners this month authorized refinancing $5.1 million in bonds on behalf of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation for Wright State University-Lake Campus student housing.
NEW BREMEN - High school principal Brian Pohl on Wednesday tendered his resignation, effective June 29.
Pohl, who was hired as principal in 2012, has been with the district for six years. He is leaving to take a position in Colorado, board member Suzanne Wells said this morning.
The winners of this year's Daily Standard Girls Basketball Dream Team honors represent a player who finally reached the mountaintop in her third season and a coach who has her alma mater steered into returning to dominance.
