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.
CELINA - Celina patrolman Andy Regedanz's suspension without pay for allegedly driving while under the influence has been extended a second time while his court case continues.
VERSAILLES - An 18-year-old was injured Saturday morning when the all-terrain vehicle he was driving rolled onto its side in a field along Jamison Road.
ST. MARYS - After starting out the season with five straight losses, St. Marys' volleyball team was looking for a spark when they hosted their annual Roughriders Invitational on Saturday. [More]
ROSSBURG – While many of the high-dollar dirt late model teams won't roll into Eldora Speedway for the World 100 until Thursday, Whitehouse's Matt Miller used Sunday's WIX Filters Baltes Classic as a tune-up.
St. Henry's five-match winning streak on the volleyball court was snapped in their final match of Saturday's Redskin Invitational at the Middle School Gymnasium, where the Redskins were also celebrating the 40th year of the volleyball program.
Changes have been made in the high school football playoff system this year. The differences will be slight for local teams, but the chances of local teams earning a spot in the playoffs will be slightly improved.
