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 - Several months after councilors passed legislation related to electric bike safety, low-speed mobility devices were once again brought up at a St. Marys City Council meeting this week by a concerned citizen.
MARIA STEIN - Although the completion date has been moved back for the new middle school building, superintendent Mike Pohlman reported Monday night that the delay will not affect the start of classes.
CELINA - Five people were charged in Mercer County Common Pleas Court with criminal charges related to receiving stolen property, drug possession, obstructing justice and failure to comply in the last week.
It has already been a memorable season for the Grand Lake Mariners in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League, but their upcoming series against Lima has the potential to top the already long list of highlights. [More]
