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.
ROSSBURG - Brian Ruhlman made a thrilling last-lap pass to capture the UMP DirtCar Modified main event and Rob Trent held off several late race charges to capture the Eldora Stock Car win at Eldora Speedway's Family Fun Night on Saturday.
Ruhlman, of Clarklake, Michigan, shared the front-row starting position with Loretto, Kentucky's Jason Wheatley. [More]
John W. Mulligan, 81, of 11404 state Route 364, St.Marys, died at 1:55 p.m. May 15, 2009, at the Golden Living Center - Valley Nursing Home, St.Marys. [More]
Esther Ann Stroh, 91, a resident of St. Marys Living Center and, formerly of Spruce Street, St. Marys, died at 4:10 p.m. May 15, 2009, at the Center. [More]
Coldwater High School will hold its 103rd commencement program at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Palace. The 2009 graduating class is composed of 124 students.
The Celina doubles team of Jay McKirnan and Kyle Miller advance to the Division I District Tennis Tournament as the fourth-seed after placing fourth at the Ada Sectional on Saturday. Due to the weather, play was moved indoors to the Findlay YMCA on Saturday morning.
