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.
Doctor links sickness to contact with algae-covered pet
By Shelley Grieshop
GRAND LAKE - A 43-year-old Celina man is battling a serious neurological illness from contact with the toxic algae in Grand Lake, an infectious disease doctor confirmed Wednesday.
Danny Jenkins, who resides in Highland Park just three houses from [More]
Mercer County commissioners this week approved acceptance of a nearly half million dollar grant from the Ohio EPA to reduce phosphorus entering Grand Lake.
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Drug Task Force may have discovered a major marijuana growing operation during a routine air and ground search earlier this week.
Mercer County Recorder Tammy Barger is warning residents that a business called National Deed Service, Inc. is mailing letters stating the importance of having a certified copy of a deed to their home.
Lightning and rain proved to be the winner during Wednesday's action at the 2010 Ron Fortkamp State ACME Baseball Tournament at Montgomery Field in Celina.
