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 - Cross Country fans making the trek to Wapakoneta for the Western Buckeye League Championships on Saturday were expecting a classic battle in the high school girls' race with many of the top finishers from last year's race returning for the 2016 race. [More]
MINSTER - School district voters face two levy renewal issues on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Up for consideration are a 15-year renewal of the 1 percent income tax and a five-year renewal of the permanent improvement levy. Both expire at the end of the year.
Coldwater completed its regular season in girls soccer with a 3-1 loss to Shawnee on Saturday afternoon at Cavalier Stadium. The Cavaliers still post their first-ever winning regular season with an 8-6-2 record heading into the postseason.
