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.
Ian Bruce is a quiet kid, not the kind of boy you'd expect to plan a fundraiser and cook spaghetti for a crowd.
But the 14-year-old plans to do just that. He may even don an apron July 15 when he spearheads a spaghetti dinner at the Mendon First Church of God to raise money for Victory Junction Gang Camp, a place in Randleman, N.C., that helps children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. [More]
Marion Local, Ohio State pitcher having a standout summer in Cape Cod League
There are numerous summer college league baseball leagues around the nation that allows the top college players a chance to keep playing and get good looks from the scouts.
