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.
WAPAKONETA - A sampling of traditional German dancing and music filled the Mike Swaney Free Entertainment Tent Friday afternoon at the Auglaize County Fair.
The small but attentive crowd listened as Mitch Arnold spoke about southwestern Auglaize County's German heritage. Before and after his presentation, the Lima Fest Musikanten and Lima Deutschen Tanz Serein band and dancers entertained those present. [More]
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - The Grand Lake Mariners entered the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League tournament as the sixth seed, but ever since the postseason tournament began, they've done nothing but make life miserable for the teams that finished ahead of them in the regular-season standings. [More]
ROCKFORD - Some property owners within the village may need to clean yards, paint, fix broken windows and replace roof shingles due to a recently passed maintenance ordinance.
After losing a tough game a short time earlier, the Lima Locos battled back and ended the season for the Delaware Cows 10-7 in the late game at Shawnee Field in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Tournament.
