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.
FORT RECOVERY - Village officials are still contemplating whether to spend $441,000 in state funding on a new splash pad or to apply the money toward overhauling the swimming pool or even building a new swimming pool.
However, timing is of the essence, and a decision will likely have to be made yet this summer, village administrator Aaron Rengers told The Daily Standard after Monday night's regular council meeting. [More]
FORT LORAMIE - Residents, history enthusiasts, community leaders and visitors attended the dedication and unveiling of a new historical marker commemorating the site of Lorimier's Trading Post and Fort Loramie Sunday on the lawn behind the Wilderness Trail Museum in Fort Loramie.
Grand Lake relief pitcher Alex Dues was named the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's Pitcher of the Week for helping the team extend their winning streak to 12 straight during last week's games.
