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 - Electric customers could see increased service rates starting in August.
The city's electric committee met with John Courtney of Courtney & Associates accounting firm to discuss the possible new rates, which will be submitted as an ordinance for council's consideration. Electric rates in St. Marys have not been changed since 1981, safety service director Greg Foxhoven said this morning. [More]
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools officials will host a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. March 9 in the high school/middle school auditorium to discuss district plans for Title I and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grants.
Ottawa-Glandorf's Kadie Hempfling and Shawnee's Jaden O'Neal were named the girls and boys basketball Players of the Year respectively by the coaches of the Western Buckeye League as the all-league teams were released Monday.
