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Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

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Thursday, June 30th, 2011

16 years in prison for man who tortured toddler

By Margie Wuebker

A 16-year prison sentence was handed down Wednesday to a 26-year-old Celina man who restrained and tortured a 3 1/2-year-old-girl.

Nathaniel C. Maddox, formerly of 225 W. Logan St., nodded but said nothing in Mercer County Common Pleas Court as relatives called out "We love you, Nathan" as uniformed deputies led him from the courtroom. [More]

Manager schedules time to travel and enjoy hobbies

By Jay Clouse

When John Lake received his degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, he applied for a reporting position at a small town newspaper. He was told no positions were available.

"I was just out of college," Lake said. "I didn't know what I wanted to do."

That's when Lake's neighbor, advertising manager Frank Hagen, made him an offer. [More]

Justice explains role of court system

By Amy Kronenberger

ST. MARYS - The Ohio Supreme Court has a great role regarding individual rights.

Court Justice Robert Cupp spoke to Rotary members Wednesday, explaining the importance of the state's court system.

"The role of courts are to protect individual and property rights, and we do that in an independent way, free from the influence of the executive and legislative branches or from the public," Cupp said. [More]

Obituaries on June 30th, 2011

Phyllis Cook

Phyllis Marie Cook, 80, St. Marys, died at 11:55 a.m. June 27, 2011, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]

Local pictures on June 30th, 2011

Subscriber stories on June 30th, 2011

Living with state's budget

Local schools, towns sweating out expected revenue reductions

GRAND LAKE AREA - Local officials are skeptical about the impact of the state's $55.8 billion budget, which was passed by the House and Senate this week and is expected to be signed by Gov. Kasich today.

St. Henry native's artistic talents will take flight

Mechanic draws plane design

Enemies of the U.S. and its interests won't be catcalling at a short-skirted, leggy redhead named Lady Luck.

Created by St. Henry native Christine Van Iderstine, the image is a vintage design expected to soon adorn the nose of a massive B-52 bomber.

Farm with pollution history wants to build new facility

FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery farm owners with a history of polluting are applying for permits from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to build a 200,000 pullet farm in Darke County.

Car rams tractor from behind

Two people were injured when a farm tractor and a car collided along state Route 118, north of Philothea Road. The mishap occurred at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.

You can become an artistic doodle bug doing Zentangle

The requirements for the art form Zentangle are pretty simple: life experience, inspiration and some creativity. So it's fair to say just about anyone can produce a Zentangle art piece with minimal tools. It's all about letting your mind wander.

Mariners play best overall game of season

CELINA - Guided by a 10-hit offensive performance and four shutout innings out of the bullpen, the Grand Lake Mariners defeated the Hamilton Joes 8-4 on Wednesday evening in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play at Jim Hoess Field.

Schmackers fires a gem for the Cavs

ROCKFORD - Coldwater finished Mercer County circuit play at 9-1 as Eric Schmackers fired a five-hit shutout to lead the Cavaliers to an 11-0 win over Parkway on Wednesday at Don Black Field in Rockford.

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