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.
Near-record time at annual race along lake's north shore
By Tom Haines
CELINA - James Mount won the 2023 Grand Lake half-marathon Saturday, crossing the line in 1:17.35.
Mount, 41, from Blue Ash near Cincinnati, had never run the course along the north shore of Grand Lake but was searching for a half-marathon around the end of September as he trains for the New York City marathon on Nov. 5. [More]
Minster wins outright MAC golf title; Cavs' Giere medalist
By Gary R. Rasberry
MERCER COUNTY - Saturday at the Mercer County Elks was a perfect day for golf.
At the Midwest Athletic Conference boys golf tournament, the scores were blistering as a battle for the conference title came down between Minster, Delphos St. John's and Coldwater. [More]
ROSSBURG - Logan Seavey etched his name into the Eldora Speedway record books earning more than $30,000 in a dominating sweep of the three United States Auto Club (USAC) divisions at the 41st annual Four-Crown Nationals on Saturday night.
