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 ...)
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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM 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 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures will 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 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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Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
Wonders of Baker Woods
Local groundskeeper loves overseeing state nature preserve
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - For the last five years, Ron Westgerdes has regularly traversed the 47 acres of swamp forest known as Baker Woods State Nature Preserve.
The 70-year-old unofficial groundskeeper is a volunteer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and keeps the primeval forest's 1.25-mile trails clear of debris. He sometimes must reroute the path because of fallen trees or heavily saturated earth. [More]
Celina shuts out Kenton
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Senior Night for the Celina girls soccer team was a successful night as well as an abundant night as the Bulldogs scored five goals in each half to pick up a 10-0 win over Kenton in Western Buckeye League action at the soccer stadium.
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Obituaries on October 1st, 2014
Joann Barhorst
Joann D. Keller Barhorst, 76, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Sept. 30, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Gabriel Bridges
Brother Gabriel Bridges, C.PP.S., 82, died at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 2014, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. He had been in declining health. [More]
Betty Dumbauld
Betty N. Dumbauld, 94, Celina, passed away at 12:48 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
George Stott
George Stott, 65, Knoxville, Tenn., and formerly of Celina, died Sept. 29, 2014, in Knoxville. [More]
Local pictures on October 1st, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 1st, 2014
Teens testify about nude photo sessions
WAPAKONETA - Two Mercer County women testified Tuesday about a Montezuma man who last year allegedly took their photos in varying degrees of undress.
Skilled labor shortage clouds economic forecast
Consultant gives views at Fall Breakfast Forum
CELINA - The local and national economic forecast is rosy except for a lack of skilled workers to fill newly created jobs.
That was part of the mes
Man convicted in Grube murders files appeal
CELINA - A Union City man convicted of killing Robert and Colleen Grube has filed an appeal with the Third District Court of Appeals in Lima, according to court records.
Vandals hit Celina, St. Marys stadiums
Law enforcement and school officials in St. Marys and Celina are investigating recent vandalism at stadiums in both cities.
The damage - spray-pain
Vogel opens second baked goods shop
New business located in Celina
CELINA - Derek Vogel took a leap of faith four years ago when he opened Vogel's Bake Shop in St. Marys.
Last Thursday, Vogel, 31, went "completely out on a limb" and opened a second shop, which will be open every day of the week, on East Market Street in Celina.
'Riders remain unbeaten in WBL
ST. MARYS - The Defiance Bulldogs figured out in a hurry last evening the same thing that five other Western Buckeye League teams already have discovered: the St. Marys Roughriders are on a mission for the league title.
Bulldogs have strong effort against Cougars
VAN WERT - Celina's schedule has been brutally challenging this season. Wins have been hard to come by, especially with a young nucleus.
The Bul
Cavaliers tally 11 goals against Knights
Tuesday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Maura Hoying tied her own school record with four goals as Coldwater improved to 5-5-1 with 11-0 non-conference win over Crestview Tuesday evening in Convoy.
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