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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Monday, February 1st, 2021
Local jail escapes worst of COVID-19 pandemic
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Jails and prison systems throughout America have been recurring hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks since the pandemic began.
The Mercer County jail isn't one of them.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, only one incarcerated person has tested positive, and only six of the 75-strong staff at the Mercer County Sheriff's office have tested positive. [More]
Hot shooting lifts Cardinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - The way Saturday's Celina-New Bremen girls basketball began, the first team to reach 20 points was likely to win.
Then Madison Cordonnier came off the bench for the Cardinals, and the offense kicked up a notch.
Cordonnier's eight straight points put the Cardinals into the lead and a 9-0 run to start the second quarter put the game out of reach as the Cardinals picked up the 57-39 victory over the Bulldogs at the Nest to improve to 10-6 on the campaign. [More]
Obituaries on February 1st, 2021
Von Dean Snyder
Von Dean Snyder, age 87, of Celina, passed away on January 28, 2021 at Mercer H [More]
Herbert Kaiser
Herbert L. Kaiser, age 91, of Coldwater, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Her [More]
Jeremy Sutton
Jeremy J. Sutton, 36, St. Marys, died Friday evening at his residence.
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Vaccine drive-thru clinic set this week
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CELINA - The Mercer County Health District will hold a COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic this week for people age 70 and older.
According to a hea
Storm covers area with blanket of snow
3.6" of snow
The winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service was canceled Sunday afternoon, though the agency reported additional light snow fall would still be possible in some areas.
Bounce back
St. Henry rolls past Celina after tough Friday loss
CELINA - The St. Henry Redskins had to take their frustrations out on someone. Celina just happened to be on the schedule.
Eager to atone for a 56-
Weekend Roundup
Roughriders beat Tigers to extend wining streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys extended its winning streak to five straight games after picking up a 67-39 win over Versailles in a Weste
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