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.
ST. MARYS - As more robots fill factory floors these days, a demand still exists for the human touch.
Jerry Kohnen - the robotics, electronic and computer technologies instructor for Tri Star Career Compact - and program director Tim Buschur have seen that demand firsthand. [More]
MARIA STEIN - After two stellar sets to start the match, New Bremen hit a roadblock in the third set against Marion Local and was shaky out of the gate in the fourth.
The momentum turned back towards the Cardinals down the stretch and they improved to 3-0 in the Midwest Athletic Conference with a 25-18, 25-21, 11-25, 25-22 win over the Flyers at the Hangar in a battle of state-ranked Division IV teams. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Preventive maintenance has begun at the county fairgrounds grandstands as part of a two-year project.
Trisco Systems of Lima has been hired to fill and seal cracks on some surfaces of the steps and seating areas, according to Auglaize County Fair Secretary Fred Piehl.
CELINA - Theresa Howick and Bill Maurer were elected to the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors during the agency's 71st annual meeting Thursday.
Coldwater improved to 12-1 and 3-0 after sweeping Delphos St. John's in MAC play Thursday night at Arnzen Gymnasium. The Cavaliers won with scores of 25-13, 25-8 and 25-21.
