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.
CELINA - Casandra Coldiron knew her 5-year-old son had mental health problems, but she struggled to find him help.
Weeks and months were lost waiting to see busy psychologists; paying for pricey services not covered by insurance was a financial burden. Still undiagnosed at age 13 - a tough time for many youths - he lost his father and brother. [More]
The holiday shopping rush is in full swing, and some local retailers are not feeling the effects of fiscal cliff concerns or modern-day computer shopping.
CELINA - Stop beating a dead horse: Either allow downtown businesses to erect fences or don't.
That's what city councilman June Scott exhorted his fellow legislators to decide at a meeting Friday evening where they discussed an ordinance that would permit sidewalk obstructions in downtown Celina.
