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.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections officials want county employees to have the option to serve as poll workers without using vacation or compensatory time when away from their regular jobs.
Under such a policy, county employees would be paid two ways - their normal work pay in addition to wages as independent contractors for the board of elections. [More]
Keith Wenning had about three weeks to himself between workouts in mini-camp with the Baltimore Ravens and other considerations for the NFL.
That break ended Wednesday when the former Coldwater and Ball State quarterback reported to training camp in Owings Mills, Md. with the other rookies. The veterans report next week. [More]
The Miss Lake Festival Princess Camp is a mentoring program designed for young girls who have an interest in some day competing in pageants and promoting community service.
After a tremendous day on Tuesday to finish in the top 10 of stroke play at the United States Amateur Public Links Championship, Ben Hogenkamp followed with an impressive showing in the first round of match play.
Hamilton's Sean Kettering hit a home run and drove in two runs to earn Most Valuable Player honors as the South posted a 9-1 win over the North in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star Game held at Grady Field on the Athletes In Action campus in Xenia.
