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.
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.
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Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Honoring our veterans
St. Marys vets to speak at special Rider Talk
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, several St. Marys organizations will host a free event tonight to shine a light on area veterans and their stories.
The inaugural Veterans Rider Talk event, presented by the Memorial High School Alumni Foundation, in collaboration with the recently formed Veterans Foundation & Museum of St. Marys, is set for 7 p.m. tonight at the St. Marys Theater and Grand Opera House. [More]
Grinding it out
St. Henry holds on to defeat New Bremen
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - It is often said that while offense wins games, defense wins championships.
In a 14-7 win over New Bremen, St. Henry's defense got their team one step closer.
"(New Bremen) and our program is like looking in a mirror," St. Henry [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2025
Connie Berry
Connie Sue Berry, 70, of Celina passed away unexpectedly Nov. 4 at her home. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2025
Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2025
Other area Veterans Day events
Several schools and organizations in the area will host events this week to honor veterans.

Greenville
The Garst Museum in Greenville will feature a talk on "The Music of the Vietnam Era" by author and Vietnam veteran David Gerhardt today at 2 p.m.
Ohio likely to issue full November SNAP benefits
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has received updated federal guidance from the USDA's Food and Nutrition Service regarding November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, ODJFS announced Friday in a news release.
R.I. man faces vandalism charge
CELINA - A 33-year-old Rhode Island man was arrested Thursday on vandalism and mischief charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Kevin E. Evers was indicted in August on one count of vandalism, a fifth-degree felony, and two counts of criminal mischief, a third-degree misdemeanor.
Patrol investigating Van Wert propane crash
JENNINGS TOWNSHIP - The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Friday crash involving a hazardous material leak in Jenning
Mendon man has serious injures in crash
ROCKFORD - A 63-year-old Mendon man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Friday afternoon on Mercer Van Wert County Line Road, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Justin Barna.
State SNAP administration fixes await Gov. signature
This week, the House of Representatives concurred on Senate changes to House Bill 434, sponsored by Rep. Bernard Willis, R-Springfield, and Rep. Bria
Flyers beat Lehman
MARIA STEIN - When a team averaging 47 points a game runs into a team on a 74-game winning streak, expect defense to rule the day.
Marion Local held the vaunted Lehman offense in check to the tune of a 42-12 victory in the Division VII Region 28 quarterfinals Friday night at Booster Stadium.
Indians defeat Eagles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Alex Gaerke passed for five touchdowns, four of them going to Colson Post, and Fort Recovery continued its unblemish
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