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.
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Redistricting: Mercer gets new U.S. Rep.
Mercer and Van Wert counties will join Jordan's 4th District
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Come the 2026 election cycle, Mercer and Van Wert counties will have a new congressman - U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana.
As a result of the adoption of a congressional district plan by the Ohio Redistricting Commission on Oct. 31, Mercer and Van Wert counties were moved from the 5th District, currently represented by U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, to the 4th District. [More]
Obituaries on December 6th, 2025
Robert Ruhenkamp
Robert "Bob" Lee Ruhenkamp, age 81, Cardo Road, Fort Loramie, passed away peace [More]
Margene Howell
Margene "Gene" Corrine Howell, a beloved sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed [More]
Marlene Stephenson
Funeral rites for Marlene A. Stephenson were held Dec. 5, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. James Seibert officiated. [More]
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Foundations marks 50 years of mental health services
CELINA - Fifty years after its start, an area mental health service center has transformed from a modest center to a network of three branches that serves over 1,000 people across six counties.
Head Start provider to resume operations
Council on Rural Service Programs, which provides Head Start programming in Van Wert, Wapakoneta, Sidney, Greenville and Piqua, announced Friday that its Fiscal Year 2026 Head Start funding has officially been awarded following delays caused by the recent federal government shutdown.
Cardinals defeat Dogs
CELINA - Celina's defense didn't play too bad at all Friday.
New Bremen's Gavin Quellhorst is just a really good shot-maker.
The 6-foot-2 senior
Riders win over Commodores
ST. MARYS - After falling behind by nine points early in the second quarter, St. Marys held the Perry Commodores scoreless for the final six and-a-half minutes of the first half.
Wildcats roll past Tigers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster pulled away from Jackson Center in the second half to open their 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 64-47 win over the Tigers on Friday night in Jackson Center.
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