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.
Money is being sought to build a replica of an oil derrick in the center of Grand Lake.
The nonprofit Lake Improvement Association announced Saturday that the estimated $300,000 project would be constructed at the site of a rock pile that marks the location of one of the last remaining oil derricks in the lake. [More]
COLDWATER - A year ago, Coldwater's volleyball team picked up a win against Lima Central Catholic the day before the tournament draw was held and the Cavaliers earned the top seed over the Thunderbirds for the Division III sectional.
Celina finished with the top two places in doubles competition at the Division II sectional girls' tennis tournament that concluded on Saturday at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
ROSSBURG - Jason Feger (Late Models) and Nick Hoffman (DirtCar Modifieds) survived a wild Saturday night of racing at Eldora Speedway to claim victories in their respective divisions at the annual United Midwest Promoters (UMP) National Championship at the high-banked, one-half mile oval.
