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.
Grand Lake splits two over weekend against Licking County
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - While Grand Lake's pitching has been strong for the first week of the season, the offense has been stop-and-go.
The Mariners got a bit of the "go" on Sunday, rallying from a 2-1 deficit in the bottom of the eighth to beat Licking County 3-2 at Montgomery Field to split the weekend home-and-home series. On Saturday, Michael Danielak and Ian Berry combined on a two-hitter as the Settlers shut out Grand Lake 2-0 at Denison University. [More]
ST. MARYS - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park was bustling with activity Saturday and Sunday as many families celebrated Father's Day with camping and fishing on the lake.
ST. MARYS - The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether former optometrist Douglas Wine was lawfully convicted of a lesser crime than his sole indictment charge of rape.
