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.
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Friday, August 20th, 2021
Livestock champions sell at auction
Photo by Dan Melograna/The Daily Standard

The grand champion market rabbit shown by Rockford Thrifty member Chase Louth, son of Casey and Ashley Louth, sold for $625 to a group including The Peoples Bank Co., Farm Credit Mid-America, MSG Transport - Maria Stein Grain, Walnut Hill Feeds, Park National Feeds, Otte Ag, St. Henry Tile, Celina Insurance Group, Kenn-Feld Group, Steve Knapke, Sunrise Co-op and Seth and Amanda Kohnen.

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