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.
NEW BREMEN - An eagle in flight, carved from a tree cut down near St. Marys, is heading to the Pentagon this month.
Master chainsaw carver Tim Kuenning of New Bremen completed the 7-foot American eagle over four years. The bird, with wings outstretched, firmly clutches an American flag in its talons. It's new home will be the National Guard Readiness Center. [More]
ST. MARYS - The Lake Restoration Commission (LRC) is looking for a government entity to handle the paperwork of hiring a full-time director to oversee Grand Lake improvements.
Minster pulled away in the second half and started the 2012 portion of the girls' basketball season with a 41-26 road victory over Kalida in a battle of Wildcats on Monday in Putnam County. Minster (6-2) extends its winning streak to four games.
