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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 ...)

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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Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Sky's the limit for manager's passion

Shinabery new airport chief

By William Kincaid

MONTEZUMA - Aviation has long held a place in Steve Shin-abery's heart.

As the new manager of Lakefield Airport, Shinabery aims to share that passion for flying with the public, especially young children.

"If a teacher or principal calls me, sur [More]

Obituaries on February 20th, 2018

Walter Harlett

Walter A. Harlett, age 91 of St. Henry, died on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence in St. Henry. [More]

Donna Hart

Donna J. Hart age 75, formerly of St. Henry, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]

Cheryl Heckler

Cheryl L. Heckler, age 59, of Celina, died on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]

Phyllis Hull

Phyllis Hull, age 90, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at 5:10 pm at Celina Manor. [More]

Clifford Link

Clifford E. Link, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. [More]

Richard Seas

Richard P. Seas, 88, of St. Marys, OH died 5:42 a.m. Friday February 16, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]

Jerome Subler

Jerome "Jerry" (Teddy Bear) Subler age 64, of Versailles passed away at 6:52 PM on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]

Jack Tice

Jack Tice, Convoy, died at 5:58 p.m. Feb. 11, 2018, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]

Ellen Weadock

Ellen Weadock, 97, St. Marys, died on Feb. 17, 2018. at Otterbein Senior Lifest [More]

Local pictures on February 20th, 2018

Subscriber stories on February 20th, 2018

Minster board OKs documents for project

MINSTER - Board of education members on Monday approved construction documents for the middle/high school renovation project for just over $8.9 million.

Fort council to apply for tree grant

Large existing trees in downtown may be removed to make way for new ones

FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday approved applying for a Dayton Power & Light Right Tree Right Place grant, which would help the village purchase more trees to plant downtown.

St. Marys home fire deemed unintentional

ST. MARYS - The cause of Thursday's house fire at 221 N. Ash St. has been deemed unintentional, and the blaze reportedly originated in the attic.

The family living at the residence was not home at the time, St. Marys Fire Chief Doug Ayers told the newspaper this morning.

State bound: State Swimming Preview

Celina sending big group to Canton; Indians ready for first-ever appearance

The Celina Bulldogs again have a large contingent of swimmers headed to the Division II state meet.

And for the first time in program history, swimmers from Fort Recovery will dive into the waters at C.T. Branin Nataorium in Canton.

Young divers get chance to experience state meet

State Diving Preview

For New Bremen's Vivian Niekamp, it's a historic trip.

For John Robinson and Holden Cubberly, it's the chance to maintain the legacy of state-qualifying divers at Celina.

More seniors having a ball

Fun sport combines tennis, pingpong and badminton

CELINA - What began as a game to keep kids busy during the summer has become a popular sport among seniors.

Pickleball, a sort of cross between tennis, pingpong and badminton is growing in popularity because of its basic, relaxing, yet challenging nature.

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