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.
A 21-year-old Fort Recovery woman died early today of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon along U.S. 127, north of Olding Road.
Rachel M. Brackman, 1679 Philothea Road, was pronounced dead at 2:44 a.m. at Miami Valley Hospital, where she had been taken by CareFlight emergency helicopter following the 4:31 p.m. crash. [More]
Teresa C. Woehler, 54, of 7311/2 Columbia St., Marys, was found dead in her apartment on June 27, 2008. Death was due to apparent natural causes. [More]
Most organized fishing tournaments and recreational boating are down this summer on Grand Lake, but camping at the state park is enjoying a good turnout again this year.
With no games since last Wednesday and very few games in the last week due to the rain, Grand Lake skipper Zach Schmidt knew he would at least have a rested bullpen in the event he needed it Sunday during Sunday's twinbill with Stark County.
ROSSBURG - Buckeye racer Dale Blaney claimed victory Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, passing Brock Mayes late in the race in the finale for the rain-plagued All Star Circuit of Champions UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek and earning $10,000 for the effort.
