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.
Local school superintendents are showing support for Ohio Senate Bill 5, saying it will help in these tough financial times. However, teachers' unions fear the bill will hurt the schools and drive away quality teachers.
Celina will have another large contingent at the state swimming and diving championships this week in Canton after Saturday's Division II district meet and Sunday's at-large selections.
The Celina wrestling team will send seven wrestlers to the Division II district tournament this week after a solid fourth-place showing at the sectional tournament on Saturday at Lappin Gymnasium at Shawnee High School.
Versailles used a strong second half to pull away and snag second place in the Midwest Athletic Conference with a 69-55 win over Parkway at Tiger Gymnasium.
