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.
CELINA - Ever since Kurt Ramsey as a young boy was given a birthday cake decorated with little Star Wars action figures, he's been hooked on all things linked to the beloved movie franchise.
Decades later, Ramsey, a Celina native and mechanical engineer for global researcher Battelle, regularly turns himself into a life-size version of one of those toys by donning the helmet and armor of a stormtrooper. [More]
Mariners edge Jazz 7-6 to advance GLSCL championship series for first time since 2006
Compiled by Colin Foster
The wait is over.
The Grand Lake Mariners earned a spot in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Championship Series for the first time since 2006 with a 7-6 victory over the Richmond Jazz on Friday night in Richmond.
