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.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
People with no insurance putting off doctor visits
By Shelley Grieshop
Adults who've been left with little or no medical benefits due to job losses or hourly cuts could be putting their health in jeopardy.
Some area physicians say a substantial number of adult patients are delaying office visits and treatment because they no longer have adequate medical insurance coverage. The result often leads to advanced illnesses and hospitalizations that could have been avoided, doctors say. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2009
Thomas Bensman
Thomas J. Bensman, 78, 04530 Bensman Road, Minster, died at 5 a.m. Aug. 21, 2009, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2009
Property owners, ODNR disagree on statute
The state is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 86 landowners who blame flooding on their land on Grand Lake's West Bank spillway.
From the garden to the dinner table
Canning a tradition and money saver for local woman
These are busy days at the Marion Township home of Sheri Pohlman with tomatoes ripening on the vine, cucumbers growing to pickling proportions, peppers turning vibrant colors and peaches bursting with flavor.
Drama production returning this fall
District to accept applications for director and assistant director positions
A fall drama presentation will be back at Celina High School this year, according to Superintendent Matt Miller.
Though the high school has traditionally put on a spring and winter musical each year, it has been without a drama theater program for several years, Miller said.
Wildcats outduel wind, teams for title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With a brisk wind making for a tough day on the course, 20 teams converged on The Fox's Den for the Celina Boys Golf Invitational on Friday.
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