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.
Scott A. McEldowney, 47, of 411 Hoopengarner Street, Wapakoneta, died 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. [More]
CELINA - The former Illusions Nite Club on Main Street has been deemed dangerous by city officials, and the building's owners will be ordered to remedy the structural problems, according to fire chief Doug Wolters.
ST. MARYS - Heritage Trail Park District commissioners at a brief Wednesday meeting approved a job description for a part-time administrative assistant, commissioner Dave Stilwell said this morning.
