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.
Girls Club still getting together after 70 plus years
By Margie Wuebker
Their steps have slowed, their joints now creak and their hair has turned gray or silver, but the girls wouldn't think about canceling monthly gatherings.
"We've been doing things together since school days ... why on earth would we want to stop after only 70-plus years?" Norma Shaffer said with a broad smile. [More]
Current version now only applies to manmade fertilizer
Legislation was introduced this week that would give the state new powers to curb runoff of commercial fertilizer from farms feeding toxic algae blooms in Ohio waterways.
ST. MARYS - Midwest Electric CEO Rick Gerdeman says he wasn't surprised when earlier this week President Barack Obama announced he's seeking regulations on carbon dioxide emitted by existing power plants.
MINSTER - Shawnee broke its game with Minster wide open with a seven-run sixth inning en route to a 15-4 win in the final tune-up for both teams before the start of the ACME baseball postseason this weekend.
A strong pitching performance from Shawn Rose could not equal a win for the Celina ACME baseball team as Kodi Morgan won the pitching duel for Wapakoneta as the Redskins posted a 2-0 win on Friday night at Wapakoneta High School.
