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.
CELINA - Carl "Rick" Bachelor, who served the city of Celina for nearly 20 years as a city councilman and safety service director, has died at the age of 71.
ST. MARYS - Organizers for Wright State University-Lake Campus' rural health program want to extend the stay of participating students to get them more engaged in the community.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart warns residents living on county and township roadways not to plow snow from private drives onto roadways.
Three years removed from taking over his college alma mater, Miami (Ohio), in the midst of a winless season, Mike Bath has found success in Wyoming, his new home.
