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.
ST. MARYS - A recent Memorial High School graduate with a knack for leadership and the baton twirl is steadily rising through the ranks of The Best Damn Band in the Land.
The assistant drum major of the Ohio State University Marching Band, Brian Speckman, 19, began his quest for the position while he was still in St. Marys by becoming a part of the St. Marys All Brass Band drum major program. [More]
WAPAKONETA - An Auglaize County agency has launched a pilot project to collect and analyze an array of data to create a more accurate countywide profile of farmland usage, crop production, agricultural practices and other vital statistics.
WAPAKONETA - There's not an ag producer in Auglaize County who would argue that the area couldn't use a few more inches of rain, but compared to last year, many are very grateful for the precipitation they did get this growing season, according to one expert.
A pair of state lawmakers have penned a letter urging President Donald Trump to consider designating Ohio as one of the first states to receive federal funding for drone protection via his Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty executive order.
I believe we are in the summer of no reprieve. Most summers we may have a week or so with hot weather, but then we have a cold front and it cools off for a couple of days. This summer has had relentless hot days and high humidity.
