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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Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
By Ed Gebert
MARIA STEIN - A new festival will commemorate an important religious occasion that happened 170 years ago.
The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will celebrate the 170th anniversary of the shrine's founding by the Sisters of the Precious Blood. The day will be commemorated with a Heritage Day festival from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the shrine. [More]
Obituaries on September 22nd, 2016
Thomas L. "Tom" Bachar, 38, of Wapakoneta, died Fri. Sept. 16, 2016, in El Dorado, Kansas. [More]
Ruth A. Grieshop, age 81, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Adele Dorothy Heckman, age 64, of Portland, IN, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Richard L. Feuerriegel, 84, formerly of Newark and Celina, OH and Opelika, AL died September 18, 2016 in MS. [More]
Edson Stiverson, Graford, Texas, died at 3:23 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2016, at the La [More]
Local pictures on September 22nd, 2016
Subscriber stories on September 22nd, 2016
MONTEZUMA - New home construction in the village is on the horizon with three lots approved for development.
Council members on Monday approved the development at the end of North High Street. The land includes a peninsula surrounded by Beaver Creek and a channel.
CELINA - A Celina man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to three drug-related charges.
James McDowell, 52, is cha
ST. MARYS - At 25, Nathan Pyles is taking the Trent Reznor approach to music, operating as a one-man band by singing and playing all instruments as well as recording and mixing his album "Transcend," which is set to release on Friday.
Computer Points In Review
Last week, we mentioned three WBL teams in the top eight of their regions' standings. These teams, Wapakoneta, Ottawa-Glandorf and St. Marys, are the
Friday's renewal of the Backyard Battle between Coldwater and St. Henry features two teams looking to remain unbeaten in Midwest Athletic Conference football play.
New Bremen started this season on a two-game winning streak for the first time since 2004.
Parkway is still searching for its first win.
The Panthers will try to earn it this week when they host the Cardinals in Rockford.
The Weekly Area High School Football Preview Section
Two Minute Drill:

Celina at Defiance
Last season: Celina, 42-14. Celina compiled more than 370 yards of total offense and limited Defiance to