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 - Despite fewer anglers and hunters this year, organizers declared the weekend Get the Carp Outta Here tournament on Grand Lake a success.
An estimated 160 participants captured 1,974 carp weighing 12,831 pounds by using a rod or bow and arrow. Last year's tournament brought in 278 participants who captured 8,142 pounds of fish. No fish count was taken last year. [More]
SPENCERVILLE - Despite not having the home track advantage this year, Minster was still able to sweep both of the Division III district track meets for the third consecutive year on Saturday.
ROSSBURG - A large Mobil 1 Family Fun Night crowd watched Joey Kremer (UMP DirtCar Modifieds) and Barney Craig (Eldora Stock Cars) return to Eldora Speedway's victory lane on Saturday night while Rick James (Front Wheel Drive Compacts) and Drew Higginson (Legends) won in their initial visit of 2012.
