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.
NEW KNOXVILLE - A massive storm system passing through the area early this morning destroyed several area barns and wreaked havoc on the Auglaize County Neil Armstrong Airport.
Damage in Mercer County was minimal. No injuries were reported in either county from the storm that began in Iowa and continued today toward the Mid-Atlantic region, spawning tornadoes and power outages. [More]
CELINA - An inability to get a hit with runners on base is haunting the Grand Lake Mariners.
Grand Lake stranded 12 runners on base during Wednesday's 1-0 11-inning loss against the Lake Erie Monarchs in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Montgomery Field. [More]
