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.
ST. MARYS - City finance committee members on Monday discussed proposed wage increases for elected officials, including some positions that haven't received raises in a decade that are being recommended for a 60 percent wage increase.
DAYTON - On the eve of a planned strike, Wright State University officials have filed an unfair labor practice charge against the university's faculty union.
Casey's General Store appyling through TREX transfer
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors during Monday's meeting learned officials at the planned Casey's General Store are seeking a C-1 permit to sell beer and malt beverages and a C-2 permit to sell wine and mixed beverages for carry-out only.
The Coldwater boys and St. Marys girls won championships at the Pioneer Classic bowling tournament hosted by Temple Christian at 20th Century Lanes in Lima.