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.
Officials at Breakaway RecPlex are making every effort to reopen the fitness facility after it closed on July 2 and want members to call or stop at the business' office with questions, a letter from owner Tom Case states.
Pat Niekamp has resigned from the Auglaize County Educational Service Center (ESC) to take on the position of interim superintendent of Fort Recovery Local Schools, where he will replace the departing David Riel.
A St. Henry construction company was fined and ordered to make safety changes following the death of an employee who was killed at a work site in Auglaize County in January.
Lake level: The water level in Grand Lake is four inches above normal pool, said Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Assistant Manager Brian Miller on Thursday.
I had never heard of beach (sea) glass until last week.
I was at Lake Michigan's St. Helena Island and its lighthouse keeper, MaryAnn Moore, spoke of beach glass and how nature can turn a piece of discarded glass into what today is considered by some, a prized collectible.
MINSTER - St. Henry got timely hits and a solid pitching performance from Tyler Bruns to stay alive in the District 4 ACME tournament with a 7-3 win over Fort Loramie in an elimination game at Hanover Street Park in Minster.
Grand Lake's win streak was halted at seven games on Thursday as Cincinnati scored one run in the bottom of the eighth to hand the Mariners a 3-2 loss at Western Hills High School.
