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.
ST. MARYS - City officials on Monday night got their first look at a proposed vicious dog ordinance that focuses on pit bulls.
The street and sidewalks committee reviewed the rough draft of the ordinance - written by St. Marys City Law Director Kraig Noble - which contains stricter regulations for pit bull owners. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - A 27-year-old man was seriously injured Monday afternoon in an all-terrain vehicle accident outside the village, according to Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon.
