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.
COLDWATER - Coldwater opened its wrestling season on Saturday with the annual Sielski Duals tournament at the Palace. The event, which was scheduled for last weekend but postponed due to Coldwater's playing in the Division V state title game, featured six teams wrestling in a round-robin format. [More]
CELINA - Dumping of materials from two projects into Grand Lake has come to a halt after state and local officials discovered the city's permit to do so expired in 2009.
The St. Henry boys bowling team maintained a share of first place in the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference after beating Marion Local in Week Three league action at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater.
