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.
WAPAKONETA - Construction workers are bringing to light the rich history of the Auglaize County Courthouse as they refurbish the 116-year-old building.
COLDWATER - A Preble County man faces charges of criminal trespassing and obstructing official business after police officers spotted suspicious activity near a local business Thursday night.
Summer school will be offered at Celina Intermediate School for 20 days with dates to be determined later, Mercer County Educational Service Center (ESC) Superintendent Andy Smith reported at an ESC meeting this week.
