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.
WAPAKONETA - The Cleveland Cavaliers cheerleaders will help tip off the 164th Auglaize County Fair on Sunday.
The NBA champion's cheerleaders will give a free special performance at 9 p.m. at the grandstands after the fair's cheerleading competition, which begins at 6 p.m. at the grandstands. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County Council on Aging wants more space to increase its activity opportunities for seniors and to allow for uninterrupted daily operations during quarterly garage sales at the site.
A former St. Henry resident has published a new book showcasing southern Mercer County's vanishing treasures and encouraging readers to save the remaining historic landmarks.
Rain put an early halt to competition at the National Tractor Pullers Association Grand Nationals compeition at Ambassador Park in Fort Recovery on Friday night.
Hamilton scored twice in the top of the 10th inning to break a 3-3 tie and advance to the GLSCL Championship Series with a 5-3 win over Xenia on Friday night at Grady's Field at the Athletes in Action Complex in Xenia.
