Obituaries: Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM 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.

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 ...)

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 3rd, 2018

Orville Borchers Jr.

Orville Borchers Jr., 71, Versailles, died March 2, 2018, at Versailles Health [More]

Stories on March 3rd, 2018

Gift to school is cut above

Rose Construction donates machine for STEM class

COLDWATER - Building contractor Joe Rose admits he balked at an invitation to lend a helping hand to Coldwater Middle School's robotics programs aligned with the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics curriculum. [More]

Chief sees need for boat

CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters wants to buy a new fire rescue and recovery vessel containing enough open space for personnel to administer life support to numerous potential victims in an emergency on Grand Lake.

Latta talks taxes, gun laws in visit

CELINA - U.S. House members have already passed legislation to beef up background checks on gun buyers, but the bill still awaits Senate action, Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said on Friday.

Traffic stop ends with drug arrest

From staff reports

CELINA - A 29-year-old Celina woman was arrested just after midnight Friday and was being held at the Mercer County jail on drug charges.

Redskins fall in state semifinals

Division II Boys State Bowling Tournament

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

St. Henry soared to the top seed in qualifying at the Division II boys state bowling tournament on Friday, but its run to a state title was stopped by eventual state champion Mechanicsburg in the championship round semifinals.

MAC marches on

Cavs, Indians capture sectional crowns

ELIDA - Fort Recovery claimed its third straight sectional title on Friday, defeating Van Buren 54-46 at the Fieldhouse in Elida.

And in the nightcap, the Coldwater Cavaliers captured their first sectional crown since 2014-15 with a 60-54 victory over Lima Central Catholic.

No. 1 Wauseon ousts Celina

FINDLAY - Celina had the right game plan for top-ranked Wauseon.

But in the end, the Indians were just too tough as they ended the Bulldogs' season with a 51-19 trouncing in the Division II boys basketball sectional final on Friday night at Findlay High School. [More]

Skins, Wildcats advance

COLDWATER - St. Henry and Minster each demonstrated flashes of explosive offense in capturing Division IV sectional titles at the Palace in Coldwater on Friday night.

Flyers, Cardinals advance

Area Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local pulled away from Temple Christian in the second half, highlighted by an 18-2 run in the fourth quarter, to win the Division IV Bath sectional final 63-33 on Friday night at Bath High School.

Local pictures on March 3rd, 2018

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