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.
Rockford residents will be able to vote on future polices and resolutions of councilman Eugene Steiners's fledgling Rockford Area Development Corporation - for a small price.
The proposed non-profit corporation's steering committee established its bylaws in July - which must be approved by the Ohio Secretary of State before activated - including membership requirements and guidelines. [More]
With corn in tassel, sunflowers standing tall and days hotter than blazes, the Auglaize County Fair opens on Monday with ribbon cutting at noon at the front gate on Auglaize Street.
