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.
When she is on her game - and more often than not, that is the case - Madison Wendel dominates the game of softball in this area.
The Coldwater junior repeats as The Daily Standard's Softball Dream Team Player of the Year after another stellar season in the pitching circle and at the plate. [More]
The Ohio Power Sitting Board recently denied applications for a rehearing on the Birch Solar project, a proposed 300 megawatt solar farm in Allen and Auglaize counties.
