Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 5:00PM 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
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:20PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 94° Today 94° 74° 74° Tomorrow 92° Tomorrow 92° 73° 73° slight chance
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Monday, May 4th, 2026
Sheriff investigating Coldwater cattle rustling
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating a brazen, apparently well-plotted overnight cattle rustling operation that resulted in the theft of 64 freshly-weaned, 13-week-old Holstein calves from a converted cattle barn at 4436 Coldwater Creek Road, just south of State Route 219 in Butler Township. [More]
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Marilyn Hesse
Marilyn Patricia Hesse, age 91, of rural Mendon, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 2, 2026. [More]
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Recent algal toxin levels in Grand Lake alarming
CELINA - Grand Lake experienced a staggering surge in algal toxins recently, the highest in probably seven or eight years, that has since dropped back down but left lingering questions about its cause, Lake Improvement Association members learned Saturday morning.
Bulldogs sweep Wildcats
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina traded its green and white for red, white and blue as the Bulldogs baseball team honored active military personnel and veterans during Saturday's doubleheader with Houston at Montgomery Field.
Hall, Taylor, Trent pick up wins in Eldora opener
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway opened its 2026 season with the first Family Fireworks Night of the season and the large crowd, made up of many younger fans, saw three veteran drivers at the legendary, half-mile speedway visit victory lane.
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