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.
Friday, August 20th, 2021
Photo by Dan Melograna/The Daily Standard
Mason Stacey wins the first heat of the demolition derby Thursday night at the Mercer County Fair.
CELINA - The 2021 Mercer County Fair will almost certainly set a new attendance record once final numbers are known, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp said while offering a recap of a week that saw huge crowds, many smiling faces and vendors running out of food. [More]
