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.
As money from the state dries up, local residents are being asked to dig more deeply into their wallets to financially support area schools, organizations and services.
Most of the proposed tax levies facing area voters in May are for school districts, which are anticipating huge state funding cuts this year from the debt-ridden state of Ohio. [More]
Helen Smith will join the ranks of centenarians on Feb. 16, and the staff at Miller House in Celina will host an open house in celebration of the landmark birthday.
