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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 ...)

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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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020

Board appoints Flack to fill post

By William Kincaid

CELINA - School board members on Monday appointed Craig Flack to fill the unexpired term of Matt Gilmore, whose 20-year stretch on the board came to an end at a meeting in May when he announced his immediate resignation.

Board members at Monday's special meeting held interviews with three finalists - Flack, Corey Yoder and Christopher Mohler, board president Bill Sell told the newspaper. [More]

Dorner steps down as St. Henry coach

He guided Redskins to 3 state titles in 30 seasons

By Gary R. Rasberry

When John Dorner took the head baseball coaching position at St. Henry in 1990, he had no thought on how long he would stay at the school.

Thirty years later, Dorner formally stepped down as head coach at Monday's board of education meeting.

Dorner, who retired from his teaching position at St. Henry two years ago, felt the time was right. [More]

High school softball returns

By Colin Foster

MINSTER - There was softball at Four Seasons Park on Monday evening.

Finally.

"Three months ago, they were talking about they didn't know if we'd even have a season in 2021," Minster coach Robb Hemmelgarn said. "So to come out here, you can't pu [More]

Obituaries on June 9th, 2020

Harrie Wagner

Harrie David Wagner, 82, Elkhart, Indiana, died 12:42 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. [More]

Local pictures on June 9th, 2020

Subscriber stories on June 9th, 2020

Mercer County COVID-19 cases at 235

CELINA - Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Mercer County, as four new cases reported on Monday raised the county's total to 235.

In Auglaize County, one new case raised that county's total of confirmed and probable cases to 81.

Official could get additional authority

CELINA - City safety service director Tom Hitchcock could be granted temporary added authority to handle issues that arise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council hears resolution that could award tax abatement to Inn

ST. HENRY - Village council members heard first reading of a resolution to permit a 10-year tax abatement for Romer's Catering at Monday night's meeting.

St. Henry school board OKs abatement for inn

ST. HENRY - School board members at their Monday meeting approved a tax abatement pledge from Romer's Catering for an inn it has opened in the village.

New Bremen plant update discussed at meeting

NEW BREMEN - Village officials are considering updating the water and wastewater treatment plants' control systems at a cost of nearly $100,000.

St. Marys splash pad opening next week

ST. MARYS - Children will have a fun way to cool off this summer after the new splash pad opens next week.

City safety service director Greg Foxhov

Siefring appointed new Coldwater council member

COLDWATER - Village council members appointed a new member at Monday's meeting.

Members met in executive session for 6 minutes and after exiting, a

Area Roundup

Cavs sweep Fort Loramie

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater opened its summer high school softball season with a sweep of Fort Loramie in Shelby County.

The Cavalie

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