Heat Advisory issued July 4 at 12:25AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Today 89° Today 89° slight chance chance 72° 72° likely Tomorrow 83° Tomorrow 83° chance 70° 70° likely
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Obituaries on May 6th, 2026
Joyce E. Meyer, 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Stories on May 6th, 2026
Judge race, Minster levy top Auglaize primary
  WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County's Republican primary for common pleas court judge was settled by a razor-thin margin on Tuesday night, with St. Marys City law director Zach Ferrall winning over Shelby County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Kristina Morris by less than 200 votes. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County voters agreed to renew a children's services levy for another 10-years while Parkway schools voters approved a five-year property tax renewal levy on Election Day.
MINSTER - After discussing the issue at the committee level, the Minster Village Council approved first reading Tuesday night of an ordinance that would require anyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while riding an electric bicycle.
ROCKFORD - Village councilors in Rockford on Tuesday approved a motion to proceed with a contract with HSI Solar concerning the installation of solar panels at the water treatment plant.
Alumni Notes
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference outdoor track and field championships last weekend could have doubled as a Grand Lake Area reunion.
Hillsdale
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster and St. Marys braved the rain and traveled to Versailles for a triangular track and field meet. No jumping events were held.
Local pictures on May 6th, 2026