Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
BOE considering synthetic turf and field inside track
By William Kincaid
CELINA - School board members are leaning in the direction of synthetic turf for a new football field and asphalt base for the new track facility, rather than post-tension concrete.
At Monday night's regular meeting, board members took up the d [More]
By Dave Stilwell
ST. MARYS - St. Henry took advantage of a variety of scoring opportunities to hand St. Marys a 12-2 defeat in five innings Monday evening at K.C. Geiger Park.
The Redskins scored twice on passed balls, twice on wild pitches, a sacrifice fly, a pair of two-run singles and a two-run double. [More]
Obituaries on April 21st, 2026
Robert "Bob" H. DaPrato, 80, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2026. [More]
Terry "Ted" P. Stachler, age 85, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sun [More]
Carol Ann Albers Prenger age 65 of Minster, Ohio died Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home in Minster. [More]
David Gene Halterman, age 89, of Portland, Indiana, passed away at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, on Sunday, April 19, 2026. [More]
Steven P. Kramer, 65, Versailles, died April 19, 2026, following a farm implement accident. [More]
Local pictures on April 21st, 2026
Subscriber stories on April 21st, 2026
CELINA - A dedicated crew of custodians were hailed for their work responding to flooding at Celina High School April 14, preventing a bad situation from escalating into an even worse one.
FORT RECOVERY - For the second year in a row, Fort Recovery Local Schools was named a 5-star district on its 2025 state report card, making it one of the best public schools in the state.
CELINA - Several people were indicted on criminal charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court in the last week, including a 24-year-old Rockford man accused of sending or producing child sexual abuse images.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery councilors on Monday heard that village officials are getting prices together for a possible asphalt overlay project throughout town.
A 59-year-old Rossburg woman sustained injuries Monday morning in a single-vehicle rollover in Darke County, a news release from Sheriff Mark Whittaker states.
Coldwater picks up win over county rival Celina
COLDWATER - Through 4 1/2 innings, Celina and Coldwater battled, with the Cavaliers ahead 3-1 in a pitching duel.
Then the Cavaliers' bats woke up.
ROCKFORD - The things that went well for Marion Local on Thursday continued to do well on Monday.
Unfortunately, Parkway struggled with the struggles of Thursday again.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater senior Rudy Kremer will play this weekend in the annual Ohio High School Football Coaches Association's North-South All-Star Games on Saturday at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.