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.
The Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance hopes to enlist local artists to raise awareness about keeping storm drains free of debris and pollutants.
Watershed coordinator Abbey Tobe Thursday told the alliance's joint board of supervisors she is working with the city of Celina and the Lake Area Arts Group on the endeavor. [More]
Residents will now pay fees for additional service
ST. MARYS - Auglaize County residents will no longer need to wait so long if they miss hazardous material disposal events.
The Auglaize County Recycling and Solid Waste Center is expanding the program to accept hazardous materials six times a year rather than the current annual event.
