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.
Attendance at the 2006 Mercer County Banner Fair is up from last year, say fair officials.
Mercer County Fair Board President Steve Seitz told The Daily Standard this morning that Thursday was the only day of the fair that failed to attract more people than last year.
FORT RECOVERY - The Mercer County Cougars held the Indiana Generals to negative yards of total offense, which helped cover up seven offensive turnovers in getting a 28-0 win in Interstate Football League action at Barrenbrugge Park in Fort Recovery.
The Charlotte, Michigan, owner-trainer saw his two entries finish 1-2 in the Signature Series Grand Lake Trot, concluding Sunday's harness racing program at The Mercer County Fair.
ROSSBURG - Marching bands marched, fireworks lit up the night sky and an auction raised more than $1,000 as Eldora Speedway hosted its annual Family Fun Night on Saturday.
