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.
Action diverts funds from schools, other entities to pay for road improvements
MARIA STEIN - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking a 10-year tax deferment on improvements to an agribusiness to fund road improvements in the area.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry baseball team broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the fifth inning and Jeff Paul pitched a four-hitter to lead the Redskins to a 2-1 victory over Parkway in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Tuesday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Marion Local's girls and Coldwater's boys won the points standings as the Flyers hosted a four-team event featuring St. Henry and Russia on Tuedsay at the Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein.
