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.
NEW BREMEN - Fate brought three people with medical training to the intersection of state Route 274 and East Shelby Road the morning of June 26 at a time when Steve Patterson needed them the most.
They came together again Saturday for an awards presentation at the New Bremen Firemen's Picnic that drew tears as well as applause. [More]
Attorneys for the St. Marys Police Department have denied allegations made in a $10 million lawsuit by a Rockford father and daughter who claim an officer trespassed on their property without just cause.
