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.
The St. Marys River spilled over its banks on Monday and into the back doors of many businesses on Spring Street in downtown St. Marys.
St. Marys Trading Company owners Larry and Diane Kramer worked to get all the merchandise in their basement onto tables. By early afternoon, the couple measured more than two feet of water in the basement. [More]
A 19-year-old Fort Recovery woman remains in critical condition today after being pulled from a nearly submerged car Monday night in the area of state Routes 49 and 29, north of St. Anthony.
Although dozens of homes in Mercer and Auglaize counties sustained flood damage this week, it's unlikely state or federal government funds will be available, according to Mike Robbins, director of Mercer County EMA.
CELINA - City council members on Monday passed the second readings of two ordinances to allow private companies to produce renewable energy on land the city plans to purchase.
The Coldwater boys bowling team will join their teammates on the girls bowling team at this week's state bowling tournament after capturing the district championship on Monday at Interstate Lanes in Rossford.
