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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 ...)

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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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

Mercer Fair drops live auction

Exhibitors, donors will be honored at showcase program

By Abigail Miller

CELINA - Instead of the junior fair's annual live auction, this year's Mercer County Fair will feature a showcase honoring participants and a website where donors can make contributions.

Due to a combination of factors, including low auction attendance and success with online contributions, the Mercer County Agricultural Society recently decided to do away with their annual live auction, fairground executive director Cara Muhlenkamp told The Daily Standard. [More]

Minster beats New Bremen to keep MAC lead

By Dave Stilwell

NEW BREMEN - Minster built a big lead early in the game which helped soften the blow of all the missed opportunities late in the game.

The Wildcats hit into four double plays and stranded 14 base runners but still had enough gas to cruise past New Bremen, 12-6, in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action Tuesday evening on the Cardinal diamond. [More]

Local pictures on April 29th, 2026

Subscriber stories on April 29th, 2026

LFA hopes to pump up water flow in key wetland

CELINA - Eager to stimulate flow in stagnant waters that run through a wetland conservation area, the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority on Tuesday morning authorized the purchase of a solar lift station.

Frech granted an early release

CELINA - A 26-year-old Greenville man sentenced to over four years in prison for vehicular homicide related to a fatal collision with a horse-drawn buggy was granted judicial release this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after just over a year in prison.

Court denies prosecution request to revoke Wessel bond

CELINA - The state's request for a bench warrant for a 48-year-old Arkansas man facing menacing, harassment and attorney intimidation charges was denied this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Mendon council hears residents' concerns

MENDON - Several residents aired grievances about unkept residences, junk vehicles and excess trash at the Mendon Village Council's regular meeting Tuesday, all recurring complaints for years.

Celina man sentenced on domestic violence charge

CELINA - A 21-year-old Celina man was sentenced to jail time this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after admitting to punching a teenage girl in the throat and causing her visible injury last month.

Greenville police renew efforts in unsolved double murder

The reward for information in the 1997 double homicide of a Greenville couple was increased to more than $40,000 this week, thanks to a collection of local donors.

Getting things done

St. Henry picks up second win of season over Marion Local

MARIA STEIN - Some nights are about winning, others are about not losing. Tuesday night was the latter for St. Henry in its 5-0 win at Marion Local.

Greber pitches shutout

CELINA - After being solid coming out of the bullpen the first part of the season, Wes Greber made the most out of his first start of the season for Celina.

Celina girls defeat Kenton

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina plated 19 runs over the first three innings and remained unbeaten in Western Buckeye League softball action with a 21-1 win over Kenton in five innings in Hardin County.

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