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 plant the first facility in Ohio to receive EPA gold rating
By Kathy Thompson
NEW KNOXVILLE - Crown Equipment Corp.'s New Knoxville plant on Tuesday received Ohio's first-ever gold-level award for Encouraging Environmental Excellence.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Craig Butler said Crown has continually set the bar high for companies that strive to exceed regulatory compliance obligations and commit to long-term strategies to reduce waste, lower emissions and improve environmental performances. [More]
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys baseball team has been hitting its stride as of late.
Tuesday, the Roughriders were hitting something else: the cover off the ball.
The Roughriders totaled 14 hits and pitcher Brandon Coffey went six strong innings in a 9-2 victory over Elida in Western Buckeye League play at K.C. Geiger Park. [More]
CELINA - Todd Sever served his country for five years as an aircraft mechanic, motivated in part by his great-grandfather's participation in World War II. He is ready to pursue the American dream.
With the Grand Lake Mariners in need of a general manager for this season, Barb Delzeith stepped up to the plate.
Delzeith, who has been involved in one form or another with the area's summer collegiate baseball team since 2000, is getting a baptism of fire in the ins and outs of running a team.
