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.
Grand Lake algae toxin levels fall below threshold for recreational safety
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - A water quality advisory placed on Grand Lake last summer due to high algae toxin levels has been lifted and signs posted around the lake are coming down, at least for now.
The Ohio EPA, Department of Natural Resources and Department [More]
ST. HENRY - Celina rebounded after giving up four runs in the bottom of the first to force extra innings, then scored twice in the 10th frame for a 7-6 over St. Henry in a nonleague Mercer County battle.
The Redskins (3-2) went cold after plating four runs on four hits in the first inning, as Celina's Mike Siefker rebounded to retire 13 straight batters until a Brad Kremer single in the fifth. [More]
CELINA - Two blocks of Fayette Street may be turned into one-way traffic to provide additional parking for downtown businesses while Main Street is under construction.
Grand Lake data would be gathered for technology study
A coalition that wants to test sediment removal technology in Grand Lake and three nearby creeks should know in a couple of weeks if it has received a grant to help track water quality data.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys baseball team got into the win column for the first time this season as it used one big offensive inning and solid pitching to defeat New Bremen, 6-5, on Monday afternoon in nonleague action at K.C Geiger Park.
