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.
COLUMBUS - Marion Local coach Tim Goodwin and his bunch wanted to send a message from the onset of the Division VII state finals.
That message was heard loudly and clearly, not only by the Flyers' opponent Norwalk St. Paul but also by thousands of spectators across the state.
The Flyers left no doubt about who the best team was in the state with a dominant 41-0 victory over St. Paul in front of 7,192 spectators at Ohio Stadium. [More]
COLUMBUS - Chip Otten called it the best game his Coldwater team played this season.
The Cavaliers jumped out quickly on Canton Central Catholic and never looked back in winning the school's fifth state title and third straight Division V championship with a record-breaking 62-21 win over the Crusaders Saturday night at Ohio Stadium. [More]
Violet L. Bauer, 98, formerly of rural Mendon, died at 10:27 p.m. Dec. 6, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, with her family at her side. [More]
Vaccine not as effective on predominant influenza strain circulating this year
It's a double whammy: the flu season has arrived early and this year's vaccine is "poorly matched" to the strain, according to state and local health officials.
