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.
MINSTER - Residents are concerned about a proposed employee access drive for Dannon Company on East First Street.
Resident Bob Schnabel spoke at Tuesday night's village council meeting about the proposed access drive. He gave council members a petition with more than 100 signatures opposing the project. [More]
ST. MARYS - City and Auglaize County officials are considering the future of the county recycling and solid waste site on St. Marys River Road, north of the city.
Residents in project area to pay for curbs, sidewalks and drives
ROCKFORD - West Columbia Street property owners will soon see assessments ranging from just over $1,700 to more than $7,900 for new and improved sidewalks, curbs and drives.
