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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 11:42PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Mercer County teams get ready for football season

Photo by Paige Sutter/The Daily Standard

Area football teams continue to prepare for the start of the 2025 season with the first official practice taking place on August 1.

Monday night, Parkway (light shirts) traveled to the field at Varsity Track in Celina for a 7-on-7 scrimmage featuring skill position players working on routes and plays.

Celina has another 7-on-7 scrimmage on Wednesday in Maria Stein against defending Division VII state champion Marion Local.

The first Friday of the football season is Aug. 22 with Celina traveling to St. Henry and Parkway playing host to traditional non-conference foe Crestview.

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