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.
Grand Lake scores seven in seventh to extend win streak
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Trailing 4-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, Grand Lake had three chances to tie or take the lead on Lima remaining in Thursday's contest.
The Mariners chose to take control in the seventh by sending 13 batters to the plate and scoring seven runs to take an 8-4 lead. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County commissioners on Thursday approved vacating nearly 772 feet of Four Turkey Road, clearing the way for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. to open a new facility.
FORT RECOVERY - Saturday's St. Clair 5K will feature two special participants - paralyzed Coldwater native Todd Reigelsperger and Flags 4 Fallen founder Richard Clark.
