Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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 ...)
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 ...)
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 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.
Today 91° Today 91° 73° 73° Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° chance 74° 74° likely
a_d
Find Date:
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Special delivery
Special teams play lifts Marion Local past Coldwater
By Joe Schatz
MARIA STEIN - As the saying goes, it takes special players to make special plays.
In Marion Local's 7-6 win over Coldwater, it took a lot of special teams with no offensive scores over the 48 minutes of game time.
"We rose up when we had to, [More]
Obituaries on October 25th, 2025
Janice Muhlenkamp
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Janice Muhlenkamp, a woman whose zest for life was as boundless as her love for others. [More]
Bernard Timmerman
Bernard "Ben" Timmerman, age 75 of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Friday, Aug [More]
Bruce Willrath
Bruce Willrath, age 67, of Mendon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 18, [More]
Peggy Fowler
Peggy Lou Fowler, 88, of Saint Marys, died 7:45 P.M. Thursday, October 23, 2025 [More]
Local pictures on October 25th, 2025
Subscriber stories on October 25th, 2025
Beware of Bigfoot
Bigfoot fans make big fun at Mercer fairgrounds
CELINA - A wave of Bigfoot believers descended on the Mercer County Fairgrounds Friday for day one of the second annual Spirit of the Forest Bigfoot Festival.
Central Services renovation moves ahead
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners are moving ahead with the renovation of the Central Services Building, setting the budget at $1 million and selecting Garmann Miller as the criteria architect.
Celina man charged with drug possession
CELINA - A 50-year-old Celina man was charged with cocaine possession on Friday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
A bill of information was filed against Khristopher S. Tharp for one count of possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.
Bill to reduce health care burden gains steam
COLUMBUS - State Sen. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, reported Friday her Senate Bill 207 continues to pick up support as it moves through the Senate's committee process.
Celina defense stands tall in winning finale
CELINA - At times this season, second-half letdowns have hampered Celina.
Friday night against Defiance, Celina stood its ground for 48 full minutes.
Cavs fall to Blue Streaks
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Klaire Kern scored two goals in the final 10 minutes of the match to lift Archbold past Coldwater 2-1 to win the Division V district girls soccer title on Friday afternoon at Ottoville High School.
Roughriders ground it out for a victory
ST. MARYS - It was vintage St. Marys ground-and-pound football. Fifty-six rushing attempts, 309 yards, 20 first downs, 28 minutes of possession, and, of course, the Roughriders did not attempt a pass.
Minster hangs for win over Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - Late in the fourth quarter, the Minster Wildcats were leading 28-21 over the Fort Recovery Indians and completed what appeared to be
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d