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.
MARIA STEIN - Coldwater used timely hitting and a strong pitching performance from Dylan Thobe and Nate Grunden to open its ACME baseball slate with a 6-0 win over Marion at the Flyer Athletic Complex in Maria Stein.
Thobe allowed one hit and struck out seven over four innings to pick up the win. Grunden struck out three over the final three innings to earn the save. [More]
CELINA - City crews on Thursday completed a walking path around Eastview Park's pond and are preparing to expand the parking lot and erect numerous shelter houses there as well.
