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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Donation will fund planned sheriff K-9
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Deputy Haiden Stidam has been selected as the Mercer County Sheriff's Office next K-9 handler, an assignment that will find the officer-dog duo working, playing and living side-by-side, hopefully for many years to come.
Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman plans to acquire a dog, likely a German Shepherd because of its suitable demeanor, sometime in August from Von der haus Gill Kennel in Wapakoneta. The chosen dog and Stidam will then undergo training for several weeks. [More]
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Four-run seventh lifts Fort Recovery past Minster
By Joe Schatz
MINSTER - To compete in baseball in the MAC, you have to win your clunkers. Early errors from Fort Recovery allowed Minster to build a 5-3 lead, but the Indians rallied in the seventh and picked up a 7-6 road win to stay undefeated in conference play. [More]
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Randy Niblick
Randy G. Niblick, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, A [More]
Virginia Holstein
August 8, 1941 - April 12, 2026
Virginia Ann (Pottkotter) Holstein of Hamilton, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 84. [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2026
Globus to expand in Minster, seeks tax abatement
MINSTER - A Minster printing company is asking Minster village council to approve a tax abatement agreement for a planned $3.25 million expansion project.
Earth Day 2026
Today marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual occurrence ushered in by the power of 20 million voices that came out on the streets for the
Grand jury indicts suspect in Ansonia murder-arson
GREENVILLE - A 22-year-old Ansonia man accused of killing his employer then setting her home on fire earlier this month was formally indicted by a Darke County grand jury this week on several charges related to the incident.
Celina board sets plan for abatement work
CELINA - Celina school board members this week signed off on a $904,024 contract to abate and demolish the current high school.
They also learned t
Woman sentenced for car theft
CELINA - A 42-year-old Celina woman was sentenced to time in a community correctional institute and probation in Mercer County Common Pleas Court this week for the theft of a motor vehicle.
Rockford council discusses drain risks, lawn upkeep
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday heard the potential safety risks flooded streets can cause, as seen in recent weeks after the intense thunderstorm April 14.
Hot start gives Cardinals win over Panthers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A five-run first inning set the tone for New Bremen as the Cardinals evened their Midwest Athletic Conference baseball mark to 2-2 with a 10-3 win over Parkway on Tuesday at Don Black Field.
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