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.
COLDWATER - The grand American tradition of young boys working with their fathers to turn a standard-issue block of wood into a unique race car continued locally during the weekend.
FRYBURG - Auglaize County authorities believe the death of a 60-year-old Fryburg man found deceased Friday morning likely was due to medical complications.
FORT RECOVERY - Surrounded by family and friends, Don Lennartz was recognized as the 2012 Citizen of the Year on Sunday night at the annual Fort Recovery Chamber Banquet.
All-West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Honors
Coldwater junior Erika Hartings capped off a spectacular season by being named the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Girls Bowler of the Year as all-conference honors were announced over the weekend.
