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.
COLUMBUS - Fifty-two landowners downstream from the spillway have sued Ohio Department of Natural Resources Di-rector James Zehringer saying he and others had engaged in ongoing retaliation for their efforts to seek compensation for flood damage linked to the Grand Lake spillway.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week renewed debt issued over the years to cover the upfront costs of numerous agricultural drainage tile replacement projects on behalf of affected property owners.
Sophie Fox struck out 11 Fort Loramie batters and added a two-run home run to help New Bremen to its sixth straight victory with a 16-2 win on Friday in Fort Loramie.
