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.
MINSTER - It's a tense time for Minster Local School officials with teacher contract negotiations on the horizon and the possibility of owing more than $300,000 to the feds for the illegal operation of a former community school.
Wright State University-Lake Campus may offer three new concentration areas to its existing, organizational leadership bachelor's degree program as early as this fall, including agriculture sales and service.
Strong local group heads to Canton for state swimming
While Scott Weitzel makes some school history this weekend, Lauren Subler will look to add to history.
St. Henry senior Weitzel will be the first Redskin to take part in the State Swimming Championships this weekend in Canton. Weitzel will compete in the 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday.
