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.
CELINA - Members of the Lake Improvement on Saturday discussed a recent decision by a state agency to refile its proposed distressed-watershed rule changes. LIA officials at the group's meeting expressed hope to have input on the issue.
CELINA - St. Henry used a strong first three minutes of the second half to build a lead against Celina and then held off a late Bulldog charge to pick up its sixth straight win with a 75-69 decision on Hall of Fame night at the Fieldhouse.
