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.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Eldora Dirt Derby
By Mike Ernst
ROSSBURG - Two-time Camping World Truck Series champion Matt Crafton said he would have been happy with a top-five finish when the Eldora Dirt Derby took the green flag on Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway.
When the checkered flag flew at the conclusion of the bruising 150-lap fight, the 2013 and 2014 series champion had snapped his personal 27-race winless streak and won the only dirt event in NASCAR. [More]
CELINA - A Celina man on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to charges including involuntary manslaughter in connection with the drug-related death of another man.
CELINA - The 62nd annual Miss Lake Festival competition returns July 24 in the Celina City Schools Education Complex auditorium with eight local women vying for the crown.
HUBER HEIGHTS - Sonic architect Tom Scholz and his latest incarnation of Boston earlier this month brought their Hyper Space Tour to the Rose Music Center, taking what appeared to be a sold-out audience on a fantastic journey of sound and sight.
