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.
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Friday, November 27th, 2015
Students shave teachers
Photo by Claire Giesige/The Daily Standard

Eager students shave the heads of teachers Andy Waesch, left, and Toby Siefring on Wednesday as a reward for exceeding fundraising goals. Eight teachers and principal Derek Wenning participated in the fundraiser, promising Celina Intermediate School students they could shave the teachers' heads or beards if they raised more than $500. Students and staff raised $744.83 for the Cancer Association of Mercer County. Siefring's mother, Lois Siefring, was on hand to match the donation in memory of her husband, Greg, who died of cancer. With a few more anonymous donations, more than $2,000 was donated.

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