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 Health District Director of Nursing and Communicable Disease Coordinator Julia Shaffer is spreading the word about immunization rates in Mercer County as the national measles outbreak continues to spread.
CELINA - The beer was flowing Friday night at Montgomery Field.
As for the Grand Lake Mariners, they sipped on sweet victory and also tasted bitter defeat.
Tristan Haught threw a complete-game gem as Grand Lake opened Friday's doubleheader with a 1-0, seven-inning victory over the Licking County Settlers. In the late game, Licking County scored three runs in the fifth while three different pitchers continuously worked out of jams in a 3-1 win. [More]
NEW WESTON - Ohio Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda met with area farmers on Friday morning to discuss the planting struggles created by this year's historic rainfall.
CINCINNATI - Allen Bernard left St. Henry long ago to pursue a college education and profession, but the village in which he grew up left an indelible stamp on his heart and mind.
Fort Recovery graduate Nick Thwaits made his second start Thursday night for the Tri-City Dust Devils, the San Diego Padres' Class-A short-season affiliate of the Northwest League.
St. Henry's Ryan Uhlenhake was 'pitcher' perfect on Friday night.
Uhlenhake threw a perfect game - striking out 10 without issuing a walk in St. Henry's 14-0, five-inning win over Celina at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
