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.
Coldwater native and former Central Intelligence Agency case officer Douglas Laux's latest adventure is the subject of Discovery Channel's new six-episode series entitled "Finding Escobar's Millions."
Debuting at 10 p.m. Friday, the show follows Laux and a fellow former CIA officer using the alias Ben Smith as they attempt to uncover Pablo Escobar's legendary buried fortune. [More]
CELINA - A 36-year-old Celina woman involved in a May 2 traffic accident that led to the death of her passenger is facing felony charges, including first-degree aggravated vehicular homicide.
About the Bees: Coach Scott Clodfelter led his squad to a 9-1 season, losing only to Cross County Conference champion Miami East. The Bees hold wins over playoff teams Dayton Christian and Ansonia.
