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 - A group of Wright State University-Lake Campus English majors has launched a forum to discuss novels and their respective film adaptations in an effort to share a love of storytelling with the community.
LIMA - A 25-year-old St. Marys man died in Lima after being shot on Friday night, according to a Lima Police Department news release.
Police officers responding to a shooting at 405 Orena Ave. at approximately 6:55 p.m. found Dustan Purdy suffering from a single gunshot would, the release stated. [More]
ST. HENRY - Residents in the St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools district will be asked to consider renewing an emergency operating levy when they go to the polls on May 7.
