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 - Bob Hein has no plans to cut short his time as a barber.
On Wednesday, he marked 50 years of being a barber at his cozy, one-chair shop in downtown Coldwater. It was a big milestone but Hein didn't make a fuss about it.
CELINA - Celina City Schools students will return to paper and pencil testing for state assessments due to concerns the online format negatively affects scores.
CELINA - Several local governments are banding together to pursue $190,000 in state funds to help buy a new ambulance for the St. Henry EMS squad, which serves their territory.
