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.
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Business owners react to governor's tougher COVID rules
By SYDNEY ALBERT AND LESLIE GARTRELL
newsroom@dailystandard.com
Some business owners are sweating out the possibility of another shutdown in light of Gov. Mike DeWine's new COVID-19 orders and threat of stricter measures should the trend of escalating cases persist.
CELINA - Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel believes state agents will move into the area to see if local business owners are complying with Gov. Mike DeWine's new COVID-19 orders intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Official: No longer feasible to operate St. Marys facilility
ST. MARYS - The Ohio National Guard's St. Marys Readiness Center will close its doors after 100 years, but city officials hope the building can be repurposed and continue to be an iconic part of the city.
