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.
CELINA - Local nursing home employees are bringing an Alzheimer's disease walk to the Grand Lake area to raise both awareness and research funds.
The Grand Lake Alzheimer's Walk will be held Aug. 20 and is a part of the Alzheimer's Association walks. Previously, locals had to journey to Greenville or Lima to participate in such an event. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - The 225th anniversary celebration came to a successful close Sunday evening in Fort Recovery after large crowds attended more than a week's worth of events honoring the village's history and community spirit.
