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.
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No-hitters have nearly doubled from 2023 with weeks remaining
By GARY R. RASBERRY
and TOM HAINES
The Daily Standard
The prized gem for any pitcher in baseball or softball is pitching a no-hitter. The only thing better than a no-hitter is retiring every batter in order for a perfect game.
COLDWATER - Patience at the plate paid off early on for Coldwater, and the Cavaliers picked up enough runs to support starter Aaron Kaup in a 5-4, non-conference baseball win over Lincolnview at Veterans Field on Friday.
