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.
MARIA STEIN - Deputy Secretary Rose Gottemoeller, the No. 2 official at NATO, said she holds fond memories of the farm in Maria Stein where her father, Ben, grew up.
Rose Gottemoeller was one of about 250 family members and friends who returned o [More]
Woman with local ties is a top official in organization
MARIA STEIN - NATO's No. 2 official said alliance leaders at the Brussels summit earlier this month got the loud and clear message from President Donald Trump that they must increase their contributions to the organization.
St. Marys board learns other communities have set formal rules
ST. MARYS - City officials on Monday discussed setting some basic ground rules for the four new permanent pickleball courts, which opened July 13 at K.C. Geiger Park.
Area golfers earned top honors as the Lima Junior Golf Association wrapped up its summer tour with an invitational and banquet at Shawnee Country Club on Monday.
