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.
MARIA STEIN - Amid pomp, ceremony and special music Sunday, the congregation of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church marked the 175th anniversary of the oldest parish in Mercer County.
MARIA STEIN - Ag Solutions, a group organized under the auspices of the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO), is becoming more involved in assisting 300 local livestock producers deal with manure/nutrient issues.
CELINA - Just when it seemed like the Grand Lake Mariners were starting to get on a roll, the rug was tugged from underneath them.
Three outs away from winning their second straight Great Lakes Summer Collegiate game of the season, Licking County tied Sunday night's ballgame at 4-all.
