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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, May 5th, 2026

Poultry returns to Mercer fair

4-H program hits 2026 with energy, growth

By William Kincaid

CELINA - Excitement is building among certain FFA and 4-H members for the 2026 Mercer County Fair, which will see the return of live poultry exhibits following a year off due to the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

The exhibits and showings of turkeys, roasters, broilers, layer hens and other poultry entries will also take place in a new location boasting additional space and a show arena this year, injecting another dose of exhilaration into the program. [More]

Just say no-no

Celina's Wes Greber no-hits Marion Local

By Joe Schatz

CELINA - Ice baths are normally reserved for bad pranks and rehab. But for Celina's Wes Greber, he was more than happy to take a postgame plunge as the lefty threw a no-hitter Monday night against Marion Local in the Bulldogs' 4-0 non-conference baseball win at Montgomery Field. [More]

Obituaries on May 5th, 2026

Thomas Moore

Thomas H. Moore, age 93, of Cincinnati, and formerly of New Bremen, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:06 P.M. at his residence. [More]

Ada Fast

Ada Ruth Fast was born July 31, 1941, to Sherman & Carrie (Williamson) Enyart. She passed away on May 1, 2026. [More]

Local pictures on May 5th, 2026

Subscriber stories on May 5th, 2026

Fort Recovery moves ahead with annexations, CRA

FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery village councilors on Monday passed legislation authorizing the annexation of over 50 acres of farm land into the village, marking what will soon be their fourth annexation in less than a year.

Auglaize plans demo work with state grant

WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners last week authorized a local match of over $26,000 to go with the $230,000 received in state funding for the eventual demolition of seven properties throughout the county.

Owner's health forces closure of St. Mary's dog daycare

ST. MARYS - A longtime St. Marys pet business closed April 30, although two potential buyers have expressed interest in taking over.

K9to5 Doggy D

Rockford traffic stop leads to drug charge

CELINA - A 65-year-old Rockford man was arrested Thursday for drug possession following a traffic stop during which crack cocaine was reportedly located in his pocket.

Cavs rally to beat Riders

ST. MARYS - After coming away empty with the bases loaded and one out in the sixth inning, Coldwater pushed across a pair of runs in the seventh to rally past St. Marys, 4-3, Monday at K.C. Geiger Park.

Coldwater outlasts St. Marys

COLDWATER - Both Coldwater and St. Marys brought the offense on Monday.

But the host Cavaliers were able to bring the runs across in picking up a 1

Riders drop first WBL match of season

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Shawnee secured the regular season title in Western Buckeye League boys tennis competition heading into this week's

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