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.
COLDWATER - Even when Coldwater trailed Marion Local in the second set after opening with a 6-0 lead, the momentum was clearly on the Cavaliers' side.
The Cavaliers came back to take the second set, then cruised to a big win in the third set to hand the Flyers their first Midwest Athletic Conference loss of the season in a 25-19, 25-23, 25-11 win in front of a raucous crowd at the Palace on Thursday night. [More]
Mercer County Democrats awarded their chairperson Sophia Rodriguez as the 2022 Democrat of the Year. Rodriguez is also the 84th House District candidate. She said she wants a return to true democracy and freedom and ensure a seat at the table for everyone.
The Minster boys golf team will compete in the Division III state tournament for the fifth straight year after finishing runner-up at the district tournament on Thursday at Stone Ridge in Bowling Green.
