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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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Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Man sentenced to 60 years for sex crimes

By Sydney Albert

CELINA - A Celina man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to 12 felony sex charges, including sexual battery and pandering obscenity involving a minor.

Wesley Kempton, 36, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery [More]

Auglaize County 5-year, 1-mill levy

Multiple levy issues on November ballots

By Sydney Albert

An operating levy benefiting the Auglaize County Council on Aging is on the ballot for renewal this election, and officials say it's necessary to keep basic services funded.

The five-year, 1-mill levy has been on the books since 1990 and has come up for renewal once again, according to council director Robert Warren. The levy would continue to cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $23.22 annually. [More]

Vantage Career Center 5-year, 0.7-mill levy

Multiple levy issues on November ballots

By Leslie Gartrell

ROCKFORD - Parkway school district voters will help decide the fate of a renewal of the five-year, 0.7-mill permanent improvement levy proposed by Vantage Career Center that would continue to generate about $700,000 annually.

If renewed, the levy [More]

Obituaries on October 15th, 2020

Betsy Armstrong

Betsy Ellen Armstrong, age 60, of Mendon, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. [More]

Jack Grunden

Jack Grunden, age 88, of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. [More]

Melissa Searles

Melissa Jo Searles, 32, Celina, died on Oct. 11, 2020, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. [More]

Jeffrey Lightle

On Saturday, October 10, Jeffrey R. Lightle, 56, loving husband to Pam and devo [More]

Rosi Miller

Rosi Miller, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima. [More]

Lelia Sunday

Lelia Mouser Sunday died peacefully on September 19, 2020.

Mrs. Sunday was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Rex E. Sunday. [More]

Ann Serio

Ann M. Serio, age 39, of Fort Recovery, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, i [More]

Local pictures on October 15th, 2020

Subscriber stories on October 15th, 2020

COVID can't kill general fund till

City revenue down but not as expected

CELINA - Three-quarters into pandemic year 2020, the city's general fund has taken a slight hit but by and large has weathered the turbulent times, city auditor Betty Strawn told city councilors this week.

Mir pleads not guilty

CELINA - A California man pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual battery charges related to an incident that reportedly occurred in the summer of 2013

66 new COVID cases in area

Auglaize County reports 44 and Mercer, 22

CELINA - Auglaize County saw a spike in new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, reporting 44 new confirmed cases, raising that county's total to 757.

Mercer County also continues to see a large increase in new cases, as the 22 reported on Wednesday brought the county's total to 1,255.

St. Marys superintendent gives COVID update

ST. MARYS - Though there have been some COVID-19 cases among the district's students and staff, superintendent Bill Ruane on Wednesday said no cases were a result of community spread within the schools.

St. Henry schools mourn Armstrong

ST. HENRY - The St. Henry School District family mourned the loss of longtime high school guidance counselor Betsy Armstrong following her death on Tuesday.

Charges pending against driver

CELINA - Traffic charges are pending for a man who reportedly drove his pickup truck into the pond at Westview Park.

At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, Phi

State rep predicts productive end of year

ST. MARYS - State Rep. Craig Riedel, R-Defiance, foresees a productive end to the year in the Ohio House of Representatives.

All focus for Ohio leg

Division III Boys State Golf Preview

Sticking to the plan

Minster focused to have an enjoyable weekend at tournament

To say that the Minster boys golf team qualifiing for the Division III state tournament was a nice surprise would get a nod of agreement from Jeremy Magoto.

Celina revives Powderpuff game

CELINA - The senior class won Celina High School's powderpuff championship at Celina Stadium Wednesday night.

The seniors beat the juniors in the

Flyers begin defense of title

After a week off to rest up, ease any pains and do a little scouting, Marion Local officially begins defense of its Division VII state championship on Friday night at Booster Field in Maria Stein.

Computer Points In Review

Which teams do the computers think will win this week?

The playoffs are underway, and it was a fairly good start to the postseason for teams from the WBL and the MAC.

The WBL went 4-3 during the openin

Two-Minute Drill

FRIDAYFRANKLIN at ST. MARYS
Grand Lake Health System Field

The Roughriders and Wildcats face off for the second straight postseason and fourth time in history. St. Marys won 13-10 at Franklin last season to run their series record to 3-0.

Football Schedule

All Games Start at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY
Division III Region 10

Defiance at Bowling Green
Division III Region 12

Franklin at St. Marys

Wapakoneta at

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