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.
Enrollment in Wright State University-Lake Campus' agriculture programs continues to grow since they debuted seven years ago.
New programs are also performing as intended - producing homegrown employees for the area's thriving agriculture industry and providing career opportunities for local grads. [More]
MINSTER - Joe Eilerman brought to life a dream that has made a difference in many lives.
Enduring a battle with bile-duct cancer, he saw generosity offered toward him and decided to give back, or at least pay it forward. He probably didn't understand how much bicycles would affect many people.
