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.
Protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun
By William Kincaid
With boating, swimming and other summer outdoor activities now in full gear, residents are strongly encouraged to apply sunscreen correctly and wear sunglasses and hats to protect against the sun's cancer-causing, ultraviolet rays.
CELINA - Coming off a banner attendance year in 2021, organizers are readying themselves for an even greater crowd at the Taste of Celina Block Party & Car Show, a smorgasbord of scrumptious food, drinks and live music.
