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.
A local organization that aims to spur children's self esteem and chances at success in life by partnering them with positive adult role models received a financial shot in the arm on Friday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize & Van Wert was awarded a $70,000 grant through the state Community Connectors school mentorship program, the Ohio Department of Education announced. [More]
Local workshop focuses on prevention, treatment options
CELINA - Attendees of Dr. Susan Jones' bedbug presentation were itching with questions during the workshop that covered prevention and treatment of and myths about the widespread pest.
ROSSBURG - Brandon Sheppard, a 23-year-old driver from New Berlin, Illinois, collected his fourth consecutive 25-lap preliminary feature victory Friday night at Eldora Speedway and in doing so made himself the favorite heading into tonight's 22nd annual, $100,000 to-win Dirt Late Model Dream.
