Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

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.

Friday, March 29th, 2019

St. Marys sweep

Roughriders beat Bulldogs in Battle of Grand Lake

By Gary R. Rasberry

Photo by Gary R. Rasberry/The Daily Standard

St. Marys tennis player Andy Vogel hits a return shot during a match with Celina's Zach Haines on Thursday at Booster Club Tennis Complex in Celina.

CELINA - Featuring a young group with no varsity experience, the Celina boys tennis team looks for positives every match.

Although the Bulldogs fell to neighbor St. Marys 5-0 in the Western Buckeye League opener on Thursday at the Booster Club Tennis Complex, coach Toma Hainline did see some positives.

"We have a team where 10 of (the players) learned to play three weeks ago," said Hainline. "So, they're getting thrown (into) the fire. I'm really proud that they're keeping a positive attitude and are learning every day. Our goal is 'What can I do to get better today?' … We want to keep that philosophy this year."

The Roughriders (2-0, 1-0 WBL) won all five matches in two-set sweeps and allowed Celina to win just four games for the contest.

St. Marys' Howie Spencer picked up a 6-1, 6-2 win over Celina's Logan Goettemoeller in first singles while teammate Andy Vogel shut out Zach Haines 6-0, 6-0 in second singles. Mason King completed the Roughrider singles sweep with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Nick Farlow.

In first doubles, the St. Marys tandem of David Keller and Matthew Kawalec won 6-0, 6-0 over Ramsey Cox and R.J. Veit. In second doubles, Evan Tennant and Justin Grannan won 6-0, 6-0 over Celina's Isaac Garrett and Aidan Schmidt.

"Young team for Celina and I think they'll get a lot better coming up," said St. Marys coach Andy Wilker. "We just have a solid team with a lot of experience. It served us well today."

St. Marys swept the exhibition singles and doubles matches as well. Joey Vanderhorst defeated Holden Cubberley and Caleb Helmlinger beat Maggie Zhang in 8-0 pro sets. In doubles, St. Marys' Nathan Kuffner and Cameron Now defeated Christian Aukerman and Kendall Hull 8-0. Gavin Engel and Jacob Berning defeated Diego Castorena and Justin Bruggeman 8-0.

Both teams return to action on Monday. St. Marys is home at Minster Bank Courts to face Ada while Celina travels to Shelby County to face Lehman.

Photo by Gary R. Rasberry/The Daily Standard

Celina's Logan Goettemoeller hits a shot during a first singles match with St. Marys' Howie Spencer.

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House of Hope eyes fiscal stability

CELINA - Nearing the five-year anniversary of the first House of Hope, a faith-based sober-living facility, officials are shifting gears a bit to focus on long-term financial stability. [More]

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Hospital incurs $591,264 budget deficit

Insurance claims, bad debt cited

COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital's operating budget ended the 2018-2019 fiscal year with a net deficit of $591,264 after experiencing a large volume of employee health insurance claims and a greater-than-expected amount of bad debt.

New Bremen

Ground broken for new school building

NEW BREMEN - Students, staff and community members gathered on Thursday afternoon at the high school for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new elementary school.

Minster man charged in jail incidents

CELINA - A Minster man has been charged in connection with two recent incidents at the Mercer County jail, one involving another inmate's overdose and the second for attacking two corrections officers and taking control of their Tasers.

Couple recounts volunteer medical missions to Africa

COLDWATER - Nick and Abbi Gilliland came back to town for a little more than a week but are already anxious to go back to the Mercy Ship, a floating hospital that takes volunteer medical teams and sterile operating rooms directly to people who would otherwise go without, all free of charge.

First local female Scout group forming

Girls will have the chance to become Eagle Scouts

CELINA - A new Scout troop will open the doors for girls to earn the group's highest rank, Eagle Scout, for the first time in the organization's more than 100-year history.

Minor injuries reported after 4-auto crash

CELINA - A four-car accident left a vehicle overturned but resulted in only minor injuries on Thursday afternoon.

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Planning commission OKs Celina barber shop

CELINA - The Celina Planning Commission on Thursday granted permission to a resident wanting to open a barbershop at his house.

Commissioners approved the zoning variance to Dan Coffey, 7262 State Route 197, allowing him to operate the business in the residential zone.

'Skins defeat 'Riders

ST. HENRY - Consistency at the plate was St. Henry Head Baseball Coach John Dorner's main concern coming into the season.

Dorner hopes Thursday's plate performance is a sign of things to come.

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Parkway uses seven-run inning to beat Celina

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Parkway plated seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead from Celina and held on for a 12-8 win in Rockford on Thursday.