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.
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017
Spiritual Center buys old school
By Tom Stankard
MONTEZUMA - The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein on Wednesday made the highest bid of $185,000 for the Franklin Elementary School building.
Auctioneer Tom Robbins asked for a starting bid of $100,000. However, the first bid made among the three or four interested parties was $30,000, said Robbins, who called the auction a success. [More]
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Historic tree removed from local park
CELINA - As of this morning, all that remained of the decades-old majestic cottonwood that towered above the gazebo in Lakeshore Park is a large section of the hulking trunk.
Hospital prepares insurance plan
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital officials are working with Premier Health to roll out an individual insurance plan for the federal exchange after Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield had withdrawn from the market.
Mariners fall late
Licking County scores twice in eighth to snap Grand Lake's three-game win streak
CELINA - Grand Lake had held a 5-4 lead going into the eighth inning before Licking County scored twice and then the Settlers held on for the 6-5 win to snap the Mariners' three-game winning streak on Wednesday night at Montgomery Field.
Redskins shut out Knights
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Three St. Henry pitchers combined for a one-hitter and the Redskins shut out Crestview 6-0 on Wednesday night in ACME action at Convoy.
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