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.
Project to eliminate storm water problems could cost $900,000
Mercer County Commissioners plan to seek interest-free Ohio EPA loans to help solve a rural sewer problem in the Northwood subdivision east of Celina on state Route 703.
$35,000 system was recommended by safety committee
FORT RECOVERY - Students returning to classes at Fort Recovery Local Schools next Tuesday will be recorded by a new ubiquitous camera system, which according to Superintendent David Riel has been installed in both the elementary/middle school and high school facilities.
Marion Local School District officials believe everything is in readiness for a health department inspection to check for compliance with all aspects of Jarod's Law which stresses safety inside and outside the buildings.
Work on the ongoing Cooper Avenue construction project in St. Henry is progressing, with Tom's Construction, St. Henry, scheduled to begin work next week, reports Village Administrator Don Hess.
Four area teams headed to Stillwater to take part in the Versailles Lady Tiger Tee Invitational on Thursday. Tippecanoe captured the team title with a round of 342, 20 strokes ahead of Greenville's 362.
