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 reserve champion pen of three broilers shown by Cassella Buckeyes member Alana Topp, daughter of Kent and Joan Topp, was sold for $1,025 to a group including Hemmelgarn Services, C-Town Wings, Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships, Minster Bank-Sidney, Huelsman Automotive, Inc., North Star Hardware, Green's Quality Meats, Alvetro Orthodontics, J&B Homan Trucking, Moeller Door & Window and B&B Truck & Auto.

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