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.
ROSSBURG - Cousins Jim Faller and Gene Hoening pulled on military fatigues and prepared to march in a recent holiday parade as a means of drawing attention to the Korean War.
The veterans consider it their mission to educate people about "The Forgotten War." The Korean War, sandwiched between World War II and the Vietnam War, began June 25, 1950, and ended three years and 32 days later. [More]
ST. HENRY - Excellent pitching performances highlighted the first night of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional tournament on Friday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry.
Kevin Bower cranked up the Grand Lake offense and Nick Bruns pitched into the seventh as the Mariners made it two straight wins over rival Lima with an 8-5 triumph over the Locos in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Simmons Field on Friday.
