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 - Fifteen minutes into Saturday's girls' soccer match, Celina trailed Coldwater 2-0 after a pair of quick goals.
The Bulldogs took control over the final 65 minutes, tying the match at 3-3 by halftime and then scoring five goals in the second half to win the Mercer County Derby 8-3 over the Cavaliers at the soccer stadium. [More]
CELINA - The fight against proposed changes to the state's distressed-watershed rules continues, Lake Improvement Association President Nick Rentz said.
Area cross country teams got a final tune-up before league meets and the postseason at the annual Gene Weber Lions Invitational on Saturday in Coldwater.
