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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.

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Thursday, June 11th, 2020

The virus and the fair

State leaders promise plan to help county fairs

By William Kincaid

Mercer County Fair Manager Cara Muhlenkamp said organizers are working diligently behind the scenes to stage the best fair possible this summer while adhering to the state's COVID-19 pandemic-based safety measures.

Meanwhile, Auglaize County Fair Board members have moved to host a junior fair this year but are still weighing whether to proceed with a full fair as they await more information from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, according to the fair's Facebook page. [More]

Obituaries on June 11th, 2020

Janice Ahrns

Janice M. Ahrns age 80 of Minster, Ohio died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Dublin Assisted Living in Dublin, Ohio. [More]

Nothburga 'Butch' Geise

Nothburga (Butch) Geise, age 94, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]

Lois Hull

Lois K. Hull, age 87, of Fort Recovery, died June 10, 2020 at her home.

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Eugene Reichert

Eugene J. Reichert, age 84 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]

Bertha McIntosh

Bertha M. McIntosh, age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at her home near Celina. [More]

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Subscriber stories on June 11th, 2020

Area COVID-19 cases continue to rise

CELINA - Two new cases of COVID-19 reported on Wednesday raised Mercer County's total count to 237.

Auglaize County also reported two new confirmed cases, raising that county's total to 74.

Amazing Athletes

'Life on the big stage'

Mike Elston has lived life on the big stage.

It's been that way ever since high school.

State championship games and pressure-packed college stadiums were the norm for Elston during his playing days. He's currently coaching for one of the most-storied college programs in America.

Amazing Athletes

'The standard'

They called her Linda, Sue and Sue-Sue.

And Sue (Lauth) Grothause can definitely be called a Roughrider for life.

After a successful athletic career in the early 1980s, Grothause returned to coach the softball program to its greatest success.

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