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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Monday, April 23rd, 2018
5K planned to benefit local teacher
By Sydney Albert
MARIA STEIN - More than 1,000 people are expected to descend on Marion Township Park on Sunday to participate in The Grey 5k Run/Walk to benefit local teacher and coach Dan Thobe.
Thobe, a Maria Stein native, has been diagnosed with a grade 3 inoperable brain tumor, family friend and 5K organizer Kim Habodasz said. Due to the nature of the tumor, it can't be removed without possibly changing Thobe as a person, but the family is looking into alternative forms of treatment. [More]
Obituaries on April 23rd, 2018
Marjorie Brodbeck
Marjorie L. Brodbeck, 75, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away early Saturday mornin [More]
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Walking on the wild side
New officer hired for Mercer County
CELINA - A Mercer County native has returned home to serve as the county's wildlife conservation officer.
Brad Buening transferred into the positio
Indians earn split with Bearcats
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery ran its softball record to 7-6 after splitting a Saturday doubleheader with Spencerville in Fort Recovery.
Pardo among winners at Eldora lid-lifter
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway officials moved the starting time of Saturday's 65th season opener at the high-banked, half-mile oval to a rare late afternoon matinee to combat the unseasonably cool temperatures.
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