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.
MARIA STEIN - Several years of planning and fundraising will soon bear fruit as the construction of the $1.175 million Marion Township Greenway bike path kicked off last week.
The contract for the project has been awarded to Tom's Construction of St. Henry. Although the completion could be delayed by bad weather, it is expected to be finished by late October, said Marion Township trustee Bob Unrast. [More]
CELINA - Kayak launches could eventually become a more common sight around Grand Lake, as the Lake Improvement Association and local officials look into accommodating the increasingly popular activity.
