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.
TOLEDO - Three people facing federal charges in the murder of Timothy Hovanec, 36, remain incarcerated following a detention hearing Friday morning in the U.S. District Court's Northern District of Ohio in Toledo.
WAPAKONETA - Former New Knoxville basketball coach Cole Fischbach was found guilty earlier this week on two of seven charges related to allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a female student.
ST. HENRY - Jackson Heitbrink, Conner Albers and Eli Schmit, three of St. Henry's top bowlers, signed letters of intent with the University of Northwestern Ohio on Friday.
