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.
Rocketship Sports helped launch Grand Lake Marathon
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - Rocketship Sports Management was honored Tuesday for promoting area tourism by launching the Grand Lake Marathon in 2014.
The nonprofit Greenville-based organization was given the Stahr Award during the Auglaize and Mercer Counties Convention and Visitors Bureau annual luncheon at Otterbein St. Marys. Rocketship manager Roger Bowersock was unable to attend the presentation. [More]
WILLSHIRE - Parkway Local Schools Board of Education members Tuesday renewed the high school head volleyball coach's contract despite receiving anonymous letters opposing the move.
CELINA - Former State Rep. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, on Tuesday announced he'll run for the Ohio Senate seat now held by Keith Faber, R-Celina. Faber will no longer represent the 12th District after 2016 due to term limits.
