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.
CELINA - Tri Star is retooling its Engineering Technology program to meet the needs of students and area businesses who may hire them once they graduate.
Instructor Taylor Hesse this school year expanded it into a two-year program to cultivate a broader education with applicable work opportunities at local businesses. [More]
COLDWATER - Hospital operations are shifting toward normalcy as COVID-19 cases in the county continue to decrease, Mercer Health officials learned at Wednesday's joint township board of governors meeting.
The Lake Facilities Authority on Tuesday awarded a $46,547 contract to Shoreline Construction and Excavating of Huntsville to build a floating dock, a handicap-accessible kayak launch and concrete sidewalks leading to a dock at West Beach.
Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame's KK Bransford became the sixth player to become a multiple-time Ohio Ms. Basketball after earning her second straight honor from the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association on Wednesday.
