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.
The fate of a $900,000 targeted watershed implementation grant from the U.S. EPA to improve local water quality remains in limbo until the federal agency's budget is approved by Congress.
The Ohio Beef Council this year will change its promotion of beef from one focusing on the pure enjoyment of eating it to using it as part of good nutrition.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Mayors from three communities comprising the "Golden Triangle" reflected on the past year and looked ahead to the future during the annual State of the Villages Breakfast planned by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce.
Fresh off a strong showing at the Indian Lake Invitational, the Celina wrestling team rolled in a pair of dual-match wins on Thursday at the high school gymnasium. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - The New Knoxville Rangers stayed mathematically alive in the Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball title race as they defeated the Minster Wildcats, 32-22, Thursday night in a defensive struggle at Ranger Gymnasium.
MARIA STEIN - A rare feat occurred at the Hangar Thursday night, as both teams came out of the game quite satisfied with their performances, despite the obvious fact that one of them lost. [More]
