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.
This is the first part of a series looking at the effects of the diminishing number of local attorneys.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners may have to establish a public defenders office due a felony caseload that has ballooned over the last decade and fewer local attorneys available to represent defendants who can't afford legal counsel. [More]
COLDWATER - Coldwater came out ready for the start of its title-defense campaign.
The Cavaliers' defense suffocated Kenton from the first snap, the offense scored on its first two drives and Coldwater continued to push the Wildcats around the field in a 44-14 win in a non-conference football game at Cavalier Stadium on Friday night. [More]
Riley Hiser tied the school record with five rushing touchdowns as Fort Recovery opened its football season with a 39-21 victory over Wayne Trace in Haviland.
