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 - Ohio Senate President Keith Faber, R-Celina, touted educational improvements as a major state government accomplishment over the past few years.
Faber on Wednesday updated St. Marys Rotary Club members about state legislators' work. The state challenged officials at two- and four-year colleges and universities to cut tuition and fees. [More]
A joint investigation by Mercer and Darke county law enforcement officers into recent vehicle and business break-ins has led to the arrest of three men.
FORT RECOVERY - An attempted break-in at the middle/elementary school on Monday reportedly resulted in exterior damage but did not delay the start of school, according to a police department news release.
