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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 ...)

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures will 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 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, May 30th, 2026

Wendel pleads guilty

Gets probation contingent on repaying $1.5M

By Abigail Miller

CELINA - A 60-year-old Celina man that once faced over 100 years in prison for defrauding more than a dozen people out of over $1.5 million was sentenced to probation this week after accepting a negotiated plea agreement.

Christopher T. Wendel was sentenced by visiting judge Jonathon P. Hein Friday to between one and five years of community control sanctions on 15 felony crimes split across three separate criminal cases. [More]

Still soaring

Marion Local rallies for second straight district title

By Gary R. Rasberry

McGUFFEY - The phrase "Brookhart to Osterholt to Knapke" doesn't roll off the tongue like "Tinker to Evers to Chance."

But to Marion Local baseball fans, it was the sweetest words Friday night.

The Flyers turned a 6-4-3 to complete a come-from-behind 5-4 victory over Wayne Trace in the Division VI district championship game at Steve Rolston Field at Upper Scioto Valley High School. [More]

Obituaries on May 30th, 2026

Francis Hoehne

Francis "Frank" Louis Hoehne, age 93, formerly of Newport and Ft. Loramie, pass [More]

Lois Studer

Lois Ann (Sullinger) Studer, lovingly known to many as "Big Lou," of Celina, Oh [More]

Local pictures on May 30th, 2026

Subscriber stories on May 30th, 2026

A Natural Balm

St. Mary's couple sells tallow-based soaps, lotions

ST. MARYS - When a local couple went on a quest for natural, clean skincare, they found a sustainable animal byproduct that ultimately led to both smoother and healthier skin and a small business.

Van Wert data center developer named

In a joint news release Friday, the City of Van Wert and Virginia-based QTS Data Centers announced plans for a data center campus that they said will bring around $10 billion in capital investment, create high-paying jobs and support long-term economic growth in northwest Ohio.

Minster Baseball Hospice Night raises $8K

MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats baseball program once again brought the community together for a meaningful cause during its annual "Minster Baseball Hospice Night," raising a record $8,000 this year to benefit Grand Lake Hospice.

Auction set for Tri Star house

Tri Star Career Compact will host a public auction for its 2026 student-built home on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. The property is located at 1225 Shinn Drive in the Wheatlands Subdivision, Celina.

Redskins roll past Eagles

SHELBY - After a pair of comfortable postseason wins, St. Henry found themselves in an early 2-0 hole against Colonel Crawford in Friday's Division VI district title game.

Indians win in extras

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

An errant pick-off throw resulted in two Fort Recovery runs in the top of the ninth as the Indians advanced to the Division VI Southwest regional with a 4-2 extra innings win over Cincinnati Country Day on Friday at Trenton Edgewood Middle School.

Heartbreak Country

Homegrown singer Lauren Rismiller is hitting the stage this summer.

CELINA - Rising indie country singer Lauren Rismiller is one of the hidden treasures of the regional music scene, but don't expect her to stay that w

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