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.
ROCKFORD - The Fort Recovery Indians felt pretty good about themselves entering Friday's contest against Parkway, after being ranked eighth in the Division VII state poll and top team in the Region 26 computer rankings.
The Indians left Rockford feeling even better about themselves. [More]
Piedra speaks to teens during visit to St. Henry High School
ST. HENRY - Cuban artist Osmany Piedra this week shared his painting techniques and culture with high school students in his first-ever presentations in English.
FORT RECOVERY - The schools and community are ablaze with excitement as the varsity football team has performed well during the first half of the season, according to school officials.
CELINA - In the battle of two of the better defenses in the Western Buckeye League, Wapakoneta showed Celina and its fans why they are the top defense.
ST. HENRY - Marion Local scored four unanswered touchdowns in a span of about 10 minutes to overcome a sluggish start in a 43-7 victory over St. Henry Friday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Brody Hoying did what he does best, rushing for two touchdowns and throwing for two more as Coldwater improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Midwest Athletic Conference with a 34-21 win at Anna on Friday night. The Rockets drop to 3-2 and 2-1 in the MAC.
