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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Monday, May 9th, 2016
Farmers' market opens
Photo by Claire Giesige/The Daily Standard

Vendors Deborah and Curt Shellabarger talk with visitors perusing their stand at the Celina Farmers' Market. On Saturday, the market opened for the first time this season on the sidewalks around the Mercer County Courthouse and drew a crowd of customers. Vendors Chris, Nate and John Bihn reported their stand had sold out of two items within two hours of opening. "That's always a good sign," Chris Bihn said. The farmers market has grown to include more than 20 vendors. "It's bigger and better this year," fourth-year vendor Barb Lockwood said.

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