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.
WAPAKONETA - An 82-year-old woman is the second person to die of COVID-19 in Auglaize County.
According to a news release posted on the Auglaize County Health Department's Facebook page Saturday, the woman was being treated at a local hospital. No further information was released by the health department. [More]
As Mike Bath spoke during an interview last week, he was reminded that the topic of the original interview request last January was his acceptance of a new assistant football coaching position closer to home, but life took an interesting turn.
"The last 15 months have been a bit of a whirlwind," said Bath with a laugh. [More]
CELINA - Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasn't approved any treatments for COVID-19, eating healthy, homemade meals is a simple way people can take care of themselves during the pandemic.
Schools all over Ohio, including schools from the Western Buckeye League and Midwest Athletic Conference, will honor seniors with the turning on of the lights at their outdoor sports fields tonight.
