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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 ...)

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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Thursday, June 18th, 2015

County declares emergency due to flooding

No relief seen from rainfall

By Kathy Thompson

CELINA - The rain just keeps falling and relief doesn't appear to be on the way until next week.

Mercer County Commissioners Wednesday declared a state of emergency due to the torrential rain and flooding that have recently hit the area.

Seven inches of rain, including 1.56 inches on Wednesday, have fallen over the past week, local forecaster Dennis Howick said. June, which averages 3.86 inches of rain, has already seen 8.9 inches of rain this year. [More]

High water forces Fort to cancel festival

By William Kincaid

FORT RECOVERY - For the first time, the Harvest Jubilee has been canceled due to extensive flooding at Ambassador Park.

However, other weekend events, including Rockford Community Day, Zuma Days in Montezuma and The Lake Improvement Association's Summer Kickoff 2015 are still on, according to event organizers. [More]

Obituaries on June 18th, 2015

Verena Bohman

Verena Agnes (Meier) Bohman, 97 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2015 at 12:50 AM at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. [More]

Thomas Beiting

Thomas Leo Beiting was born on September 28, 1925 to Marie and Leo Beiting in Cincinnati, Ohio. [More]

Dennis Goff

Dennis Lee Goff, age 60, of Celina, Ohio lost his battle to ALS, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at home with his family. [More]

Brian Myers

Brian Even Myers, 20, Haviland, died on June 13, 2015, of injuries from an automobile accident in Henry County. [More]

Donald Montgomery

Donald West Montgomery, 89, Celina, died at 11:20 p.m. June 16, 2015, in Camari [More]

Local pictures on June 18th, 2015

Subscriber stories on June 18th, 2015

Businesses come to the rescue

Owners of local contracting, plumbing, towing and hardware businesses were saturated with customer demand Wednesday after torrential downpours and rising waters flooded the area.

Safety tips offered for rain, flood conditions

CELINA - Driving in heavy rain can be difficult, but when flooding occurs, drivers need to take extra care, Mercer County Emergency Management Director Mike Robbins said.

Area road closings announced

Mercer County
High water:
1. Sipe Road between Stetler and Ohio-Indiana State Line roads
2. Ohio Indiana State Line Road and Sipe Road intersectio

Heart sizzles

Wilson sisters prove they're queens of rock

KETTERING - A year after canceling a gig at the Fraze Pavilion because of a bandmate's family issue, veteran rockers Heart played the makeup show Tuesday night, delivering a sizzling, high-intensity set of classic cuts, gushy '80s ballads and a heady dose of ferocious Led Zeppelin songs.

LeBron still king, Cleveland remains crown-less

Colin's Commentary

Legendary golfer Walter Hagen once said "No one remembers who came in second."

Try telling that to Cleveland.

Another sports season is in the b

Mariners fall in extra innings

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Mark Skonieczny's two-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Aaron Aucker to give Lake Erie a 5-4 win ov

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