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.
Nine arrests were made near the Duck Foot Landing bar on the southside of Grand Lake by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department during the weekend.
Following numerous complaints and a letter to Sheriff Jeff Grey from Duck Foot area cottage owners, county sheriff's deputies specifically patrolled the area last weekend. [More]
COLDWATER - After a rough start on Sunday, Brian Waliczek closed things out in style at the inaugural PBA Central Region Lefeld Implements Classic.
Standing in 10th place after the first half of match play, 61 pins out of the fifth and final spot to move on to the championship round, Waliczek went to work. [More]
ST. MARYS - Boating is probably the safest sport and the local Coast Guard Auxiliary is dedicated to keeping it that way, according to the oldest active auxiliary member.
A grandmother remains in critical condition following an explosion in a camper at Lake Loramie State Park on Friday morning, which occurred while she and her husband and 3-month-old grandson were inside.
