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.
Official says lake effort collaboration may suffer
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A change in manure rules could undo years of progress and collaboration brokered by the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Lake Improvement Association, an official said on Thursday morning.
Clara Ann Kramer, 81, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family Wednesday November 14, 2018 at Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Minster, Ohio. [More]
DAYTON - Contract negotiations continue between Wright State University administrators and employees after the faculty union voted to reject a fact-finding report issued in the midst of an ongoing labor dispute.
MARIA STEIN - School board members have no specific plans for their next steps after the failed proposed bond issue that would have funded construction of a multimillion-dollar new school facility.
CHICKASAW - Construction has begun on the village's water-treatment plant project, Access Engineering Project Manager Craig Knapke told council members on Wednesday.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners have set a $1.3 million budget for proposed improvements at Neil Armstrong Airport and requested architecture firm Garmann/Miller & Associates revisit the current design to try bringing it into line.
