Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 11:41PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105.
* 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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Saturday, August 13th, 2011
EPA inspects area farms for pollution
By Nancy Allen
U.S. EPA officials are stopping at Mercer County farms unannounced to investigate for pollution violations.
Mercer SWCD Administrator Nikki Hawk told SWCD board members during a Friday meeting that the EPA visited two farms, a dairy and a steer/chicken operation, the week of April 17. Officials were checking for violations that could result in the farms being required to follow stricter rules. [More]
Obituaries on August 13th, 2011
Jenola Miller
Jenola H. Miller, 88, Union City, Ind., died Aug. 12, 2011, at her residence.
She was born March 19, 1923 in Darke County to Prosper and Lucy Evitts Stump. [More]
Marie Eichenauer
Marie E. Duerr Eichenauer, 88, Celina, died Aug. 12, 2011, at Celina Manor Nurs [More]
Local pictures on August 13th, 2011
Subscriber stories on August 13th, 2011
Whooping it up family style
CELINA - Motocross racing is in Doug Breymeier's blood, and the love for the sport also runs true blue in his sons, Austin, 16, and Tristen, 10.
One of the first drive-ins keeps on rolling
Ohio was in the mix early for the debut of drive-in movies in the late 1930s. Akron's Starlight, which opened in 1937, was one of the first 10 in the state. During the 1960s peak, Ohio boasted 189. Only about 32 remain and among them is the Starlight Drive-In Theatre south of Celina on U.S. 127.
Man faces charges for Celina school break-in
By BETTY LAWRENCE
and AMY KRONENBERGER
newsdept@dailystandard.com
CELINA - A 19-year-old Celina man is being held on a $75,000 bond at the Mercer County jail following a break-in at Celina High School early Thursday morning.
Wildcats pick up tri-match victory
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster picked up a win in triangular match play over a pair of Shelby County teams at Arrowhead on Friday.
The Wildcats finished with a score of 154. Botkins was second with 168 with Fort Loramie shooting a 230.
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