Obituaries: Friday, March 11th, 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 ...)

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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Obituaries on March 11th, 2016

Geraldine Miracle

Geraldine E. Miracle, 77, of Celina, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wed [More]

Dennis Homan

Dennis Homan, 83, St. Rose, died on March 11, 2016. Arrangements are pending at [More]

Stories on March 11th, 2016

Police meet new standards

Coldwater

COLDWATER - The Coldwater Police Department is among Ohio's first four law enforcement agencies to become certified in new statewide standards.

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Conservation camp to continue

SWCD board vote passes by slim margin

Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members after a brief discussion on Thursday narrowly voted to host the SWCD's 16th annual conservation camp this year.

Trooper involved in accident

CELINA - An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was involved in an injury accident early this morning at the intersection of Main and Sugar streets in Celina.

Teachers' union OKs contract

School board still must give final approval

CELINA - The end is in sight for contract negotiations between the school board and the Celina Education Association.

Union membership on Thursday voted to accept a tentative agreement reached by negotiating teams on Wednesday. The new contract will now go before the board for final approval.

Suspected overdose victim now in jail

FORT RECOVERY - A Mercer County sheriff's deputy administered naloxone to a person suffering a suspected heroin overdose early Thursday morning, the second time the overdose-reversal drug has been administered by department personnel.

St. Marys chamber hands out awards

ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet featured a night of awards, recognition and Mardi Gras.

During the ceremony at St. Marys Eagles lodge, nine awards were given to area businesses, organizations and individuals for their work in 2015.

Auglaize County flu rate increases slightly

WAPAKONETA - The influenza rate is edging up in Auglaize County, health board members learned Thursday.

A notice issued Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Health declared the flu had become widespread across the state.

Reichert left legacy at Celina

Curtain Call

Friends and former teammates jokingly agree that when Chris Reichert entered the room, it was difficult for him to go unnoticed.

Being 6-foot-7 obviously played some part in that, but it was more of Reichert's persona than his height which grabbed attention.

Jamba Hoops continues in Minster

Tourney a fundraiser for American Cancer Society

Legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach Jim Valvano once said "I think you have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a

Local pictures on March 11th, 2016

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