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.
ST. HENRY - Questions and allegations were flung at board members during a crowded meeting Monday night to discuss the possible retirement and rehiring of St. Henry Local Schools Superintendent Rod Moorman.
More than a dozen residents, teachers and other staff members spoke out during the open forum - most against rehiring Moorman, who has been superintendent at the school for nine years. No other district employees have ever been granted the option to retire and rehire for their position. [More]
The pay scale for classified substitutes, such as secretaries, library and bus aides and cafeteria workers, at Celina City Schools was increased during a school board meeting Monday.
