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 ...)
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 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, May 7th, 2026
GLRC works for fun, safety, access on Grand Lake
By William Kincaid
CELINA - An organization founded more than a half a century ago to promote snowmobiling has since evolved and expanded its purview to advocate for myriad forms of recreation and safety on Grand Lake.
President Brad Fisher introduced himself and gave an overview of the Grand Lake Recreation Club at the Lake Improvement Association's monthly meeting May 2. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2026
Aaron J Vagedes, age 33, of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 27 at his home. [More]
Bradley D. Hess, 42, Rossburg, died May 5, 2026, at the Ohio State University M [More]
Roger R. Niekamp, 85, St. Henry and Winterhaven, Florida, died May 5, 2026, at [More]
Local pictures on May 7th, 2026
Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2026
CELINA - A sentencing set for a Mercer County man convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly person was postponed for the fifth time this week due to ongoing court proceedings.
Ohio's unemployment rate dropped slightly in March, down to 4.1% from 4.2% in February, while rates in Mercer and Auglaize counties experienced much larger drops.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Butler Township was constituted June 4, 1838, by the county commissioners as the result of a petition which they received, which had 25 signers. The board ordered an election to be held at the home of David Guys, July 9, 1838.
Parkway pulls away to defeat New Knoxville
ROCKFORD - Parkway had a big senior day, scored in three of the four innings and every Panther reached base in their 20-0 win over New Knoxville in Midwest Athletic Conference baseball action on Wednesday night.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing well.
April cooled off just a bit to remind us it was still April. I know we have enjoyed the early warm days for sure.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Alexis Grisez doubled home Mara Wendel with one out in the bottom of the sixth and Fort Recovery survived a seventh-