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.
COLDWATER - One of Coldwater Middle School's two robotics teams is headed to Bowling Green State University on Saturday to compete in the For Inspirational and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Lego League District Qualifier.
The seven-member We Will Block You will vie against 22 other teams, with the top nine moving on to the state championship Feb. 4-5 at Wright State University in Dayton. [More]
WAPAKONETA - In recognition of National Radon Action Month, Auglaize County Health Department officials are urging residents to test their homes for radon.
CELINA - The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors on Thursday approved an agricultural drainage tile replacement project in Center Township.
