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 - Celina police officers are stepping up enforcement at downtown businesses serving alcohol and recently cited employees at four establishments for selling to underage customers.
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WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County health officials on Tuesday took steps to adopt the state's new sewage treatment system rules that become effective in January.
CLAY TOWNSHIP - A Celina woman on Tuesday reportedly ran a stop sign in Clay Township, setting off a four-vehicle crash that left a man in critical condition, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol reports.
DARKE COUNTY - A 2-year-old was taken by CareFlight helicopter to a Dayton hospital after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of McFeeley-Petry and Light roads.
