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.
NEW BREMEN - St. Marys pitchers Chase Roop and Josh Young battled through persistent rain showers during their stints on the mound Monday night against New Bremen.
They were showered with praise instead when the game was complete.
The duo combined on a no-hitter and rang up 13 Cardinals in a 6-0 victory. Roop started and recorded 10 strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings and Young completed the job over the final 2 2/3 innings. [More]
CELINA - Some school bus drivers, each responsible for supervising 60 or more children passengers, say motorists who ignore safety laws are a growing concern.
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members Monday night formally adopted an ordinance to annex and rezone 6.196 acres of land south of town on state Route 49, likely clearing the way for a Dollar General store.
Coldwater received a complete game four-hitter from Derek Thobe in a 9-0 win over Lima Central Catholic in non-conference action at Veterans Field on Monday.
