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.
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Thursday, January 25th, 2007
Art snippets
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Snowflakes are returning to the New Bremen Historical Museum thanks to a new exhibit featuring the handiwork of former physician Dr. Thomas L. Clark of Ann Arbor, Mich. The artist, who goes by the nickname Dr. Snowflake, learned the art of folding and cutting paper from his secretary, Loretta Ennis, back in 1984. He initially cut out snowflakes with a bandage scissors between patient appointments but later branched out to include chisels and colored mat board. Prior to this time his art endeavors focused on charcoal portraits. His work has been displayed in Michigan, Oklahoma, Illinois and Ohio with his last visit to New Bremen being three years ago. The exhibit featuring 60 designs through March 20 with museum hours 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Viewing arrangements also can be made by calling 419-629-3495. There is no admission charge.

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