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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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Honoring fallen soldiers
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In the continuation of a longstanding tradition, fourth grade students from Fort Recovery Elementary helped village officials place crosses throughout the monument lawn this week in preparation for Memorial Day. Pictured, left to right, are Emmalyn Roessne, Mackenzie Kahlig, Hadley Overman and Lanae Hein putting crosses out on Thursday. The Fort Recovery Monument was built in 1912 and marks the remains of soldiers killed under the commands of Arthur St. Clair and Anthony Wayne. Each Memorial Day weekend, over 900 crosses are placed in the Monument Park in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

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