Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM 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 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.
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, June 6th, 2019
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - A Celina man has been sentenced to 46 months in jail after pleading guilty to third-degree felony charges of possession of LSD and marijuana and a fifth-degree felony charge of aggravated possession of drugs.
Isaiah W. Schnell, 18, was found inside a home at 518 Hierholzer St. with another male and several illegal substances, according to a court document. Grand Lake Task Force officers reportedly saw marijuana and scales used to measure drugs. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
When Taylor Homan stepped to the plate, odds were she would get a hit and that hit would do damage.
The Minster shortstop was an easy choice for The Daily Standard's 2019 Softball Player of the Year after winning the area's triple crown and helping the Wildcats to a second straight MAC title and a berth in the regional championship. [More]
Obituaries on June 6th, 2019
Richard Apple, 72, St. Marys, died at 5:55 a.m. June 5, 2019, at Otterbein St. [More]
Tony M. "Porky" Boyer, age 65, of Celina, died Friday, May 3, 2019. A celebrati [More]
Wilma Cathcart, 89, St. Marys, died June 5, 2019, at her residence.
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Barbara Eshleman, 62, St. Marys, died June 4, 2019, at her residence.
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Mark Eugene "Sam" Hicks, age 70, of Mendon, died at 9:15 p.m. May 11, 2019, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
A celebration of life for Larry D. Sapp of Mendon will be held at 3 p.m. June 1 [More]
Evelyn Teague, 84, St. Marys, died June 3, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Local pictures on June 6th, 2019
Subscriber stories on June 6th, 2019
Federal, state entities tour area to gauge if assistance available
CELINA - Mercer County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Robbins led a group of government officials to assess the damage left behind by the Memorial Day tornado.
CELINA - Mercer County officials will seek nearly $600,000 in federal/state grants to help pay for a complete reconstruction of Fort Recovery's Broadway Street.
VAN WERT - A husband and wife from Rockford changed their pleas to guilty on several felony charges, including identity fraud and tampering with records, in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Tuesday.
CELINA - A Kettering man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony charges stemming from a May 11 altercation in the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility that resulted in another inmate's suffering a broken jaw.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The heart of rock 'n' roll is still beating … and beating … and beating on in one of its greatest champions.
Paul McCartney,
Division IV State Baseball Semifinal Preview
Nothing can get the Minster baseball team down this time of year.
Minster sweat out a 1-0 victory over Cincinnati Christian in the Division IV regi
Compiled by Colin Foster
A night after getting a 6-5 win against the Lima Locos, the Grand Lake Mariners were dealt a one-run loss by the same team.