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.
Marion Local's win in the opening set provides momentum for sweep
COLDWATER - A raucous crowd provided an electric postseason-esque atmosphere when Division IV's top-ranked Marion Local Flyers visited Division III's #1 rated Coldwater Cavaliers at The Palace on Thursday. [More]
CELINA - The Celina volleyball team had what coach Amy Sutter called "a fun win" on Thursday as the Bulldogs improved to 3-1 in the Western Buckeye League following a three-set sweep over Wapakoneta at the Intermediate School gym.
More than 100 local baseball fans turned out last evening in St. Henry at the American Legion for the inaugural Wally Post/Western Ohio Chapter of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum dinner and charter presentation.
Thursday afternoon's heavy rain made the pitch at Celina's Soccer Stadium unplayable for the big Western Buckeye League matchup between Grand Lake rivals St. Marys and Celina.
