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.
MONTEZUMA - The possibility of a nature trail all the way around Grand Lake has got the attention of several area officials and government agencies.
A meeting of local officials Thursday at the Franklin Township House was headed up by Brian Miller, assistant manager of Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, who is a newbie distance cyclist. [More]
A 20-year-old Celina man who was arrested Election Day for allegedly doing doughnuts with a four-wheeler on the courthouse lawn, also has been charged with recklessly fleeing officers on a motorcycle last month.
The Western Buckeye League had four different teams share the football championship this season and those same four teams dominated the all-league awards that were announced this week.
