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.
73° 73° Thu 92° Thu 92° 71° 71° Fri 90° Fri 90° slight chance
a_d
Find Date:
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Obituaries on February 23rd, 2017
Patricia Berger
Patricia L. Berger, 45, Botkins, died at 10:19 a.m. Feb. 21, 2017, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. [More]
Patricia Fleckenstein
Patricia Roseann Fleckenstein, age 67, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Wednesday morning, February 22, 2017, at Celina Manor in Celina, Ohio. [More]
Marguerite Thitoff
Marguerite Thitoff, 95, of Delphos, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, OH. [More]
Stories on February 23rd, 2017
Boosters tout new stadium
St. Marys project plans reviewed
ST. MARYS - Fundraising has begun to construct a new football stadium at the high school/middle school property.
Dan Burke, secretary/treasurer of [More]
Sheriff's free gun classes booked up
CELINA - Demand has overwhelmed the number of available spots for the sheriff's free concealed-carry classes.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey announced Wednesday that his office's upcoming concealed-carry classes are completely booked for 2017.
Four injured in 3-vehicle accident near New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Four people suffered injuries in a three-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon.
Jeannette Raudabaugh, 81, St. Marys, was traveling east
Two Auglaize towns tapped for mosquito spray grants
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - Two Auglaize County communities received grants to help control mosquitoes and mosquito-borne viruses such as Zika and West Nile virus.
Hospital's construction bids expected
COLDWATER - Construction bids for the west wing expansion at Mercer County Community Hospital should be in by March 2, after which a total cost of the project finally will be available.
Keck, Weitzel each earn spots on state podium
Division II State Diving Championships
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
For the fourth time in his diving career, Coldwater's Caleb Keck reached the podium at the biggest meet of the season. [More]
Bulldogs lose close one
St. Marys rolls past Bryan to face Bath again
LEIPSIC - After a season of hard knocks with a young team, the Celina girls basketball team put together a strong effort to try and keep their season alive in the Division II tournament opener against Shawnee.
Let's play two
Rangers, Flyers each win to set up rematch
HARROD - Round Two between New Knoxville and Marion Local will happen on Saturday.
The stakes are a bit higher in this one, too, with a sectional championship up for grabs.
Indians start fast, roll past Panthers in opener
WAPAKONETA - From the opening tip, Fort Recovery left no doubt.
The Indians scored 27 first-quarter points, built an impressive 42-7 halftime lead and cruised to a 63-32 victory over Parkway in the girls Division III tournament opener on Wednesday night at Wapakoneta High School.
Cardinals hold off Tigers
Compiled by Colin Foster
Jane Homan scored 15 points and Kayla Bergman added eight as New Bremen held off Waynesfield-Goshen for a 50-48 victory to open Division IV sectional play on Wednesday evening at Bath High School.
Local pictures on February 23rd, 2017
Subscription information or Buy this E-Edition
a_d