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.
Senior righty hurls complete-game in 8-4 victory over Celina
By Colin Foster
ROCKFORD - Ford Motor Company's slogan is "Built Ford tough."
That could be the new slogan of Parkway's Carson Ford after Thursday's pitching effort against Celina.
The senior right-hander threw a complete-game in just 92 pitches to lead the Panthers to an 8-4 victory over the Bulldogs in Mercer County ACME baseball action at Don Black Field. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The Minster man involved in a four-hour standoff with law enforcement officials in early May would face more than $11,000 in restitution costs and possible jail time under a plea agreement with the county prosecutor's office.
Grand Lake struggled early in allowing Irish Hills six runs over the first two innings and the Mariners suffered their second loss of the season 11-4 on Thursday night at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Mich.
