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 - Steve Adams, also known as "Friendly" for obvious reasons, runs the show at Chief Supermarket in Coldwater. But more often than not, he can can be found restocking canned goods or even mopping the floor.
Middle school principal to take Spencerville superintendent position
ROCKFORD - Parkway Middle School Principal Brian Woods will exit the school district to become the new superintendent of Spencerville Local Schools in August.
The Marion Local football team will switch divisions after the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its divisional and regional breakdowns for the 2023 season after computing competitive balance numbers.
Mother's Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they're loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don't want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother's Day.