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
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]
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.
BOE considering synthetic turf and field inside track
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. [More]
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.
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. [More]
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.
Local pictures on April 21st, 2026