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.
FORT RECOVERY - A 10-year-old boy died Saturday at Children's Hospital, Dayton, from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle accident Oct. 13.
Wyatt M. Shauver, the son of David and Kathi Shauver, 203 E. Milligan St., Fort Recovery, had remained in critical condition at the hospital since the crash at the intersection of Sharpsburg and St. Peter roads. [More]
Wyatt M. Shauver, age 10, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died October 24, 2015, at Dayton Children's Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. [More]
ST. HENRY - Some St. Henry High School students are closing their textbooks and taking a hands-on approach to their lessons, building small water-powered vehicles to learn more about alternative energy sources.
COLUMBUS - A Ball State University department was honored on Saturday afternoon for its ongoing working partnership with the Fort Recovery State Museum by Ohio History Connection, formerly known as the Ohio Historical Society.
COLDWATER - Miller City found out that no matter how tight of defense or how many players they used to cover Maura Hoying, a team was not going to be able to keep her in check all the time.
St. Henry had little trouble advancing to the Division III district volleyball tournament as the top-ranked team in the state beat Riverdale in three sets in the sectional final on Saturday night at Redskin Gymnasium.
