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.
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties is asking voters in the three counties to renew its 1-mill levy.
The 5-year operating levy is set to expire at the end of 2019. The renewal would not raise taxes, continuing to cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $30 per year, board executive director Michael Schoenhofer said. [More]
CELINA - The buildings are set up and decorated with superhero themes; events are scheduled; and a list of authors, artists, panelists, exhibitors, vendors and other participants is nailed down.
