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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 ...)

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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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

Fire during remodeling work damages Coldwater building

By Tom Stankard

COLDWATER - A fire ignited on Monday afternoon at an establishment where the owner reportedly struck a gas line during remodeling.

Doug Broering, owner of the former Steelworkers of America building, 216 W. Main St., was working on the north side [More]

Parkway edges Antwerp 6-5

By Gary R. Rasberry

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Parkway scored three runs in the fifth and one more in the seventh before holding off a determined Antwerp squad to pick up a 6-5 win on Monday in Paulding County.

Bailey Bates had a big day for Parkway, finishing just a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a double, triple and a fifth inning three-run home run that helped the Panthers take a 5-2 lead. Bates finished with five RBIs in the game. [More]

Obituaries on April 3rd, 2018

Alice Grevenkamp

Alice Marie (Post) Grevenkamp, age 91 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]

Lee Hierholzer

Lee Charles Hierholzer, of Murphy, Texas passed away March 27, 2018, following a long illness after a stroke. [More]

Lester Brandewie

Lester John Brandewie passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence in Celina; he was 89. [More]

Janet Fickert

Janet Fickert, 82, Celina, died on April 2, 2018, at Joint Township District Me [More]

Local pictures on April 3rd, 2018

Subscriber stories on April 3rd, 2018

Fort buys parcel for S.R. 49 change

Additional land needed for proposed rerouting

FORT RECOVERY - Village officials approved purchasing the property at 301 E. Boundary St. for $35,000 as part of their continuing effort to reroute State Route 49.

Three GOP hopefuls battle in 84th District primary

Decision 2018

Three Republicans and a Democrat have their sights set on claiming the 84th District Ohio House seat held by Keith Faber, R-Celina, who is running this year for state auditor.

Local projects to receive state funding

$600,000 to pay for lake shoreline fixes, multipurpose path, splash pad

COLUMBUS - Communities in Auglaize and Mercer counties will receive more than $1 million in state capital funds for a variety of proposed projects.

Gov. John Kasich signed legislation into law March 30 investing $2.62 billion in Ohio infrastructure and local community projects.

OSU program analyzes farm's budget

Aims to improve decision-making about farm finances

Farmers can use a new Ohio State University Extension program to analyze their farm's budget to aid them in financial decision-making.

The Ohio Fa

Bulldogs stay perfect in net play

CELINA - The chilly weather didn't prevent the Celina boys' tennis team from taking to the courts at the Booster Club Tennis Complex and come away with their second win of the season in edging Lehman 3-2 on Monday afternoon.

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