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.
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Ohio has become the 45th state to allow high school athletes to enter into name, image and likeness agreements.
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CELINA - A recount conducted Monday confirmed the results of the Celina City Schools Board of Education race, reaffirming incumbents Carl Huber and Mark Huelsman as the two top vote-getters.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council introduced two ordinances and approved temporary appropriations during its regular meeting Monday night, while also hearing an update on ongoing improvements at North Park.
Ohio Dominican University and the University of Toledo claimed milestones in the history of their respective volleyball programs over the weekend as conference championships wrapped up around NCAA Division I and II.
