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.
GRAND LAKE - The state won't be able to use the optimum amount of alum to treat Grand Lake this spring, but it should be enough to lessen toxic algae blooms this summer.
"Will you see more clarity? Yes. Will you see less algae? Yes. Will you see a crystal-clear lake? No," consultant Harry Gibbons said during a meeting Monday at Wright State University-Lake Campus. [More]
GRAND LAKE - When Josh Fleagle touched the wall in his preliminary heat of the 50-meter freestyle at the Missouri Grand Prix in February, he not only qualified for the final of the event, but also earned a prestigious spot.
CELINA - City council members want an assessment of the synthetic baseball field at Eastview Park to determine its condition and future maintenance costs.
Celina's senior forward Nate Bihn was one of five Western Buckeye League players to receive all-state honors this season after the Associated Press released its All-Ohio teams for Divisions I and II on Monday evening.
