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. MARYS - For the first three quarters, Mike Kanney liked the way his Coldwater Cavaliers started the season and St. Marys coach Dan Hegemier liked the way his team played the fourth quarter.
Kanney ended up feeling a little better than Hegemier [More]
Nearly 30 youngsters and their families will benefit from Auglaize County's share of a $2.6 million federal stimulus grant to expand the county Head Start program.
MARIA STEIN - The Celina Bulldogs dominated the paint on Saturday night to even their season record for the season with a 51-43 victory over the Marion Local Flyers at The Hangar.
The Coldwater girls basketball team dominated the first three quarters en route to a milestone 45-27 win over Van Wert on Saturday afternoon at The Palace.
