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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Monday, January 14th, 2008

Share your stories of the blizzard of '78

By Daily Standard Staff
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the blizzard of 1978 - the greatest snowstorm on record to hit the Midwest.
The Daily Standard plans to recap the havoc Mother Nature played on the Grand Lake area in 1978 and is seeking input from readers. If you have interesting stories and vivid memories of the blizzard that you'd like to share, please send them our way.
Good quality photographs also are welcome.
All information and photographs can be sent via e-mail to sgrieshop@dailystandard.com or by U.S. mail to: The Daily Standard, c/o Shelley Grieshop, 123 E. Market St., P.O. Box 140, Celina, OH 45822.
Please include your name and phone number. Deadline to submit information is Jan. 23.
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