Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:15PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
Riley House parlor organ still echoes 1800s
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Among the thousands of artifacts housed inside the Mercer County Historical Society' Riley House Museum, several pump organs, one still playable, have stood the test of time.
Director Cait Clark and members Bill Vondrell, Scott Temple and Jan Temple discussed the limited history about the organs and the organization's efforts to learn more during a recent visit. [More]
Submarine pitching has helped Fort grad Dues succeed
By Gary R. Rasberry
When Alex Dues takes to the mound for the Grand Lake Mariners, fans immediately take notice.
So do the hitters.
Using a submarine-style delivery that puts his hand near the turf and the ball rising rather than falling, the 2024 Fort Recovery graduate has been providing results as the Mariners are off to a 15-5 record to start the season. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2026
Alphie Sowders, age 85, of Kings Mills, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away p [More]
Virginia Hendricks, 89, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Born July 13, 1936, in Celina, to the late Rex & Pearl (Bair) Jenkins. [More]
Daniel D. Leonard, Jr., 72, of Celina, Ohio, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Tranquility of Rockford, Ohio. [More]
Dorothy V. Gaerke, 98, Fort Recovery, died June 29, 2026, at her home.
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Subscriber stories on June 30th, 2026
CELINA - School board members at Monday night's regular meeting approved numerous administrative contracts and accepted donations valued at nearly $35,000.
CELINA - A 36-year-old Celina man accused of pushing down a police officer, striking them in the face and damaging their patrol car Monday morning was arrested on assault charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
ST. MARYS - The City of St. Marys will have an altered refuse collection schedule this week as a result of the July 4 holiday, city manager of industrial and community development Mike Burkholder announced.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake outfielder Matthew Aldridge was named the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league announced Monday afternoon. Aldridge was the Player of the Week on June 15.