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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.

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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Officials, parents, students weigh cellphones in schools

Local schools adapt to new cellphone ban

By Abigail Miller

CELINA - The implementation of a new state law banning cellphones in public school classrooms is underway in the Grand Lake region, with most area administrators reporting little to no issues, and a lot more productivity.

State legislators prev [More]

Goals at the right time

Coldwater rallies to clinch tie with St. John's

By Gary R. Rasberry

COLDWATER - The first 40 minutes weren't exactly going gangbusters for Coldwater.

But the final 28 minutes proved to be enough.

Mia Byer's goal with just over four minutes to play in the match allowed the Cavaliers to overcome a 2-0 deficit and secure a 2-2 tie with Delphos St. John's in the opener of Western Ohio Soccer League play at Cavalier Stadium. [More]

Obituaries on August 27th, 2025

Martha Kemper

Martha "Jeanne" Kemper, age 91, of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, August 25, 20 [More]

Dorothy Pohlmann

Dorothy A. Pohlmann, age 91, of Maria Stein, Ohio, died on Monday, August 25, 2 [More]

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Councilors address mobile home replacement

MENDON - Village councilors on Monday night advised a resident on the next steps to request a variance for his double-wide mobile home.

Chris Valdez addressed the council, asking for clarification on how to bring a mobile home onto one of the three lots he owns on Green Street.

Rockford man arrested after trespassing twice

CELINA - A 45-year-old Rockford man was arrested on Monday after reportedly walking into a stranger's home uninvited twice in the same day.

A crimi

Rangers pick up second win over Riders this season

ST. MARYS - Facing a tough team on the road, New Knoxville used a surge in the final set to get out of St. Marys with a 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-22 wi

Bulldogs win WBL opener

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Colbie Kinney's goal with 10 minutes remaining in the match held up as Celina opened Western Buckeye League girls soccer play with a 1-0 win over Wapakoneta on Tuesday night at the soccer stadium.

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