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.
FORT RECOVERY - The late Chuck Hein and several other community members were honored Sunday evening during the Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce's annual awards banquet.
Hein and Tess Kaup were inducted into the Hall of Fame for their contributions to the community over the years. [More]
Jeri Lynn (Mahaffey) Cooley, went to be with her Lord on March 15, 2022, at the age of 62, in her home located in Clinton, Arkansas surrounded by family. [More]
Cincinnati Taft outscored Ottawa-Glandorf 10-7 in the final quarter to capture the Division III boys state basketball championship on Sunday at the University of Dayton Arena.
