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.
Some wear preppy polo shirts or team jerseys while others favor bling tees or frilly sundresses.
Add some breath freshener and a spritz of designer cologne such as Pucci, Timmy Holedigger, Polo Tyger or Miss Claybone and the pampered pooches of the Grand Lake area are ready to hit the street. [More]
VERSAILLES - Area law enforcement agencies are warning people to lock their doors and vehicles while a search continues for a fugitive.
The suspect, 42-year-old Robert Scott Kindred, escaped from officers during pursuits Sunday and Monday in Darke and Miami counties near Bradford and Versailles. He is wanted for a probation violation, stealing several vehicles and breaking into homes in Darke and Miami counties. [More]
COLDWATER - The Wapakoneta ACME baseball team took control of the game early and never let up while Chase Culver pitched the Redskins to an 8-0 shutout over Coldwater in the District 4 ACME championship game on Monday at Veterans Field in Coldwater. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - The village's water may taste like it's drawn from a well as repair work begins at the water plant in a few weeks, but village administrator Randy Diller insists the water will be treated and safe to consume.
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday night heard second reading on a proposal for a permanent 1/2 percent income tax levy to fund a new swimming pool and future village operating costs.
ROCKFORD - Parkway school's administration and classified employees will receive a 1.5 percent raise for the 2012-2013 contract year, beginning Aug. 1.
After traveling to North Canton on Sunday only to be rained out, Grand Lake made the long road trip again on Monday to face Stark County in a makeup Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League doubleheader.
