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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Friday, August 30th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - A record number of students started classes at Wright State University-Lake Campus as the fall semester began this week.
Enrollment has surpassed 1,600 students for the first time, breaking the previous record of 1,528 students last fall, interim dean Dane Krane told the newspaper. Wright State's total enrollment from both campuses this fall is 15,558 students, according to university information. [More]
By Colin Foster
COLDWATER - Defending Midwest Athletic Conference champion St. Henry rallied back from a two-sets-to-none deficit and took momentum into the fifth set against Coldwater on Thursday night.
But the Cavaliers had the momentum stopper in the form of reigning MAC Player of the Year Lauren Gilliland. [More]
Obituaries on August 30th, 2019
Janet "Jan" Uncapher, 70, of Sebring, Florida and formerly of Mendon, departed from her earthly life on Friday, August 23rd. [More]
Local pictures on August 30th, 2019
Subscriber stories on August 30th, 2019
Vaping tied to pulmonary illness in Ohio; 1 death in Illinois
CELINA - While almost all forms of tobacco use among middle and high school students has been on the decline, the increase in e-cigarette use among U.S. youths has erased recent gains in reducing overall tobacco product use among kids and teens.
Purchase of Taser accessories approved
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday set Sept. 26 to receive and open bids to replace the Mercer County Central Services Building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, at an estimated cost of $340,000.
Indians stay perfect, hand Panthers 1st loss
FORT RECOVERY - Both Parkway and Fort Recovery have jumped out to hot starts this season as they faced off as unbeatens in the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball opener at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Celina avenged its tournament loss to Shawnee last season with a five-set marathon win at the Intermediate School gymnasium on Thursday in the Western Buckeye League volleyball opener.
Bryant Evans finished runner-up last year at Cincinnati Reds Baseball Camp Skills Competition "Champions Day" at Great American Ballpark. 
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