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.
COLUMBUS - Yung Joc's popular 2006 hit "It's Goin' Down" played at the Schottenstein Center during a timeout in the second overtime of the Marion Local-Cornerstone Christian Division IV state title game on Saturday.
Jack Heitbrink and Adam Knapke combined for a no-hitter and defending Division IV state champion Minster began its baseball season with a 15-0 five-inning win over Ansonia on Saturday at Hanover Street Park.
