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.
ST. MARYSÂ - Community members and school district staff came together Thursday night to see for themselves what kind of questions their children are confronting in new standardized tests.
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests - which measure whether students are on track to be successful in college and careers - are being given to Ohio students for the first time this year. [More]
CELINA - Soon-to-be college graduate Brad Prenger offered career insight to dozens of high school students attending an economic development forum Thursday morning.
After winning three state titles and 524 games, veteran basketball coach Dan Hegemier decided it was time to call it a career, retiring from St. Marys as one of most well-respected head coaches not only in the area but also in the state.
