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 council members Monday approved entering into a contract with Burgess & Niple, a Columbus-based firm, to design a new municipal building, parking lot and the neighboring Baughman Park Complex for an initial cost of $743,000.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night gave first reading of legislation that would establish new rates for electricity sales and provide bill credits for users that have city-approved on-site renewable energy generation.
COLDWATER - Council members at their Monday meeting learned the village's tornado sirens are being tested after finding the one on Butler Street at Memorial Park did not work.
