Obituaries: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016

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 ...)

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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Obituaries on March 9th, 2016

Robert Ebbing

Robert C. Ebbing, age 83, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. [More]

The Rev. Bruce Mase

The Reverend Bruce F. Mase, Ph.D. of St. Marys, Ohio and Otterbein Retirement C [More]

Stories on March 9th, 2016

Local residents concerned about turbines

Commissioners hear from county group against wind power

CELINA - Concerns about wind turbines being installed in Mercer County are rearing up again with a proposed project in southern Van Wert County.

But the company behind that proposal, Apex Clean Energy, has no current plans to place turbines in Mercer County, representatives said.

County gets $372,618 for flood fixes

CELINA - Mercer County has been awarded $372,618 through the Ohio Emergency Management Agency's State Disaster Relief Program for flood damage that occurred in June.

Parkway board OKs $71,478 for security cameras

ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools should get a new $71,000 security camera system over the summer.

School board members on Tuesday approved a contr

Coldwater board hears plans for swings

PTO plans to contribute approximately $13,000

COLDWATER - New swings may be installed at the elementary school.

Parent teacher organization president Christy Homan at Tuesday's meeting shared plans with school board members for eight new swings between the playground and the basketball courts west of the elementary school.

Fort board accepts resignation

FORT RECOVERY - School board members on Tuesday accepted the resignation of district technology coordinator Travis Tegtmyer

"I spoke with Mr. Tegtm

Heiby, Stechschulte tops in the area

The Daily Standard's Girls Basketball Dream Team

Minster's Nann Stechschulte was a shoo-in for The Daily Standard Dream Team Coach of the Year after taking her team to its first Midwest Athletic Conference title in five years and a regional semifinal appearance. [More]

Indians' Siefring earns honors

Division II and III All-Ohio Girls Basketball

Fort Recovery's Kendra Siefring was the only area player to earn All-Ohio honors in Division III as the Associated Press released its honors list for both Division II and III on Tuesday.

Local ties still abound in basketball postseason

Razz-Eye View

While area basketball teams have completed their seasons, other teams that remain in the tournament around the state still have ties locally.

Lako

Local pictures on March 9th, 2016