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.
As the weather gets colder, more families rely on local food banks for assistance.
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey show the number of Ohioans eligible for help from food banks has increased by more than 356,000 people since the end of the Great Recession. [More]
Sherri Ann Wissman, age 45, formerly of New Bremen died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence in New Albany, OH., surrounded by her family and friends. [More]
Wapakoneta outscored Marion Local 22-12 in the third quarter to pull away for a 59-49 win in boys basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The Redskins improve to 7-1 and the Flyers have their two-game win streak snapped and go to 3-2.
