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.
The third time was the charm for Jason Barhorst at the Grand Lake Marathon.
Barhorst, a 29-year-old Sidney native, was the first to cross the finish line in Saturday's race, posting a winning time of 2:56:26.3. A graduate of Lehman Catholic High School, Barhorst picked up the victory after having placed third the last two years as Justin Gillette won back-to-back crowns. [More]
A proud veteran and life-long outdoorsman, Adrian A. "Doc" Kaup, 89, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died peacefully on September 24, 2016 at Celina Manor, Celina, OH. [More]
A cut in Medicare funding for home medical equipment is impacting local Medicare patients, caregivers and home health care product suppliers, local business oweners say.
Maura Hoying scored all four goals and Coldwater won its fifth straight girls soccer match with a 4-2 win over Delphos Jefferson on Saturday at Cavalier Stadium.
