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 disaster- relief and humanitarian-aid organization has brought a mobile laundromat to Celina to help residents affected by the recent tornado.
Matthew: 25 Ministries is the power behind Tide Loads of Hope, a truck equipped with high-efficiency washers and dryers that can do laundry for communities in need. The truck opened up shop at the Celina Walmart, where it will stay through Sunday. [More]
CELINA - State officials on Friday asked their federal counterparts to assess the damage to determine the amount of destruction inflicted by Monday's tornado and determine if state and federal money can boost recovery efforts.
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A crop-dusting plane reportedly crashed in the 3500 block of Fetters Road about 7:24 p.m. Friday, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol information.
CELINA - Contingent upon the weather, crews plan to start work on Monday on a 1-mile stretch of Sharpsburg Road centered around the intersection with St. Peter Road, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart said.
A rain-soaked field at Carleton Davidson Stadium in Springfield forced the postponement of the Division IV regional baseball semifinals, with the tournament being moved to Coldwater's Veterans Field today.
