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.
Large-scale application to take place in May; state also plans to remove unwanted fish
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Three sites have been chosen on Grand Lake for a second round of alum tests in preparation for a large-scale treatment in mid-May.
The alum is being used as a short-term solution to reduce toxic blue-green algae blooms that almost shut down the entire 13,500-acre lake last summer. Alum robs algae of phosphorus, its main food source. [More]
KALIDA - The Fort Recovery Indians used a solid defensive effort and found enough to hold the Evergreen Vikings 48-38 to capture the Division III District tournament title Saturday night at Kalida High School.
VAN WERT - The Minster Wildcats earned their second straight trip to the Division IV regional tournament on Saturday night by demolishing the New Knoxville Rangers by a score of 53-33.
The West Ohio High School Bowling Conference nearly posted a sweep of the team championships at the 2011 State Bowling Championships concluded on Saturday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. St. Marys captured the girls state team title on Friday night.
