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Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue 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 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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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Local optometrist's rape trial begins

By Shelley Grieshop

WAPAKONETA - An elderly woman cried several times Tuesday while telling jurors how she allegedly was raped by a local optometrist in October 2009.

The 71-year-old Florida woman was the only witness to take the stand on the first day of the trial in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court against Douglas Jay Wine, 52, of St. Marys. [More]

Play area for handicapped may open early

By Margie Wuebker

NEW BREMEN - The proposed Sunshine Park, a handicapped accessible playground, may be ready earlier than expected next summer.

Kristin Hough, who is spearheading the New Bremen-New Knoxville Rotary Club project, told village council members Tuesday night that fundraising efforts are ahead of schedule. Consequently, the ribbon cutting may come as early as June instead of August as initially planned. [More]

Obituaries on October 26th, 2011

Charles Humbarger

Former Celina resident Charles LeRoy Humbarger, 70, died Oct. 23, 2011, in Summerfield, Fla. [More]

Cleo Pond

Cleo Pond, 93, Rockford, died Oct. 25, 2011, at Colonial Nursing Center, where [More]

Local pictures on October 26th, 2011

Subscriber stories on October 26th, 2011

Coldwater residents hear details from school board candidates

COLDWATER - More than 100 community members attended a forum Tuesday night to hear the philosophies of school board candidates in the upcoming election.

Few attend Fort Recovery school levy meeting

FORT RECOVERY - Something must be done to improve the state of the high school, and a renovation project requires taxpayer help, board of education members said at a town meeting Tuesday night.

Construction debt timeline

FORT RECOVERY - The school district's outstanding debt on money borrowed to help construct the elementary/middle school completed in 2000 should be paid off in 2021, board of education member Jack Staugler said.

CA Industry clients urged to do their best

Clients of CA Industries and others dealing with developmental issues listened as a woman in a wheelchair challenged them to pursue their dreams and not let difficulties get in the way.

City finances as expected

CELINA - City' expenditures for the year are right on track, city auditor Emily Stewart told council members during a personnel and finance committee meeting Monday.

School needs to alter spending

COLDWATER - School board members Tuesday approved the district's five-year financial forecast, which shows carryover funds will be depleted in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 if belt-tightening measures are not taken.

Man involved in fatal crash makes court appearance

CELINA - A Butler County man appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday on charges stemming from an Oct. 15 traffic accident that claimed the life of a 3-year-old Minster girl.

MAC powers set up rematch

Marion Local and St. Henry face off on Thursday for district crown

VAN WERT - It may not have been exactly pre-ordained, but in looking at the history, it was darned close.

The Marion Local Flyers and St. Henry Red

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