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, April 22nd, 2016
Celina fire truck arrives
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Pierce Manufacturing of Appleton, Wis., this week delivered a new 2016 rescue truck to the Celina Fire Department. The truck will be used for specialized rescues, including structure fires, farm rescue operations and diving missions, fire chief Doug Wolters said this morning. "The main focus of the truck is rescue," he said. The truck cost $358,000 and was paid for in full with funds from the city's 0.5 percent income tax supporting police and fire capital purchases. The old rescue truck, a 1984 model, likely will be sold, he said.

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