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.
FORT RECOVERY - Two Cuban artists showcased their country's art, culture and history to a room full of adults and children at the Fort Recovery Public Library on Saturday afternoon.
In return, Fort Recovery Mayor Roger Broerman and village administrator Randy Diller issued a proclamation honoring the two Cubans. The honor was presented to the two men by Fort Recovery State Museum Director Nancy Knapke. [More]
Eugene E. "Gene" Lauth, 68, Spencerville, died at 8:23 a.m. April 20, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital Emergency Room following a sudden illness. [More]
Orin J. Roettger, 89, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at 12:15 a.m. April 21, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
COLDWATER - The frosty chill of Saturday morning cooled the Coldwater baseball team at the start of their doubleheader against Piqua at Veterans Field.
