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.
TROY - The regional track meet can be thought of as two competitions in one.
The top teams compete against each other for the right to be crowned regional champions, but for athletes on teams that are not in overall contention, the goal is to finish in the top four in order to qualify for the state track meet. [More]
MINSTER - Auglaize County, as part of the 12-county Dayton Development Coalition, is poised for economic development and growth in the future, local business leaders were told Friday.
