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.
State plans changes at Rockford area crossroads in 2023
ROCKFORD - Flashing "stop ahead" signs have been installed near the intersection of state routes 118 and 707 aimed at improving safety until permanent fixes can be made to improve visibility at the site.
MARION TOWNSHIP - The community has come together to offer prayers and support for the family of a local teen who was hospitalized on Sunday with serious injuries after an ATV accident.
NEW BREMEN - After New Bremen took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter, it seemed like the Cardinals had the game in hand. But Spencerville wasn't done yet.
COLDWATER - The Coldwater wrestling team faced two solid programs as the Cavaliers hosted a super-tri featuring Versailles, Covington and Milton-Union on Tuesday night at the Palace.
Nine Roughriders contributed points on Tuesday night as St. Marys cruised to a 45-22 win over St. Henry in girls basketball action at Redskin Gymnasium.
