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.
CANTON - From the first drive on Saturday, it was clear that New Bremen was the best team in Division VII.
David Homan led the Cardinals on a long touchdown drive to open the game, then ripped off two long touchdown runs as New Bremen raced out to a big first-half lead on the way to a 38-6 victory over Warren John F. Kennedy in the state championship game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. [More]
Celina got out to a rough start as Bellefontaine held the Bulldogs to eight points in the first half en route to a 43-29 non-league boys basketball victory on Saturday night in Bellefontaine. Celina drops to 0-2 on the season.
Spiking food and gas prices and a higher cost of living have directly impacted area food banks, driving up demand to unprecedented levels, local officials say.
Phase 1 of the The Mercer Wildlife Area project has wrapped up, with half of a 40-acre tract along State Route 703 across from Kozy Kampground now converted to wetlands and grassland.
