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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Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Records broken on first day
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The opening day of the 2026 Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships brought out the editing tools for the record book.
Records were broken in two events at Barrenbrugge Park in Fort Recovery as the majority of the field events and the 4x800-meter relays for boys and girls highlighted the day. [More]
Local pictures on May 13th, 2026
Subscriber stories on May 13th, 2026
No leads yet in Mercer cattle rustling case
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office has not yet developed any leads or identified any potential suspects related to a brazen, apparently well-plotted overnight cattle rustling operation in Butler Township.
Rock 'n' Roll Time Machine
Band offers audiences rock history lesson
ST. MARYS - The Neverly Brothers, a three-piece national touring act based in Chicago, promises to take concertgoers on a magical history tour when they bring "A Rock 'N' Roll Tribute - From Elvis to The Beatles" to the St. Marys Theater & Opera House on Friday evening.
County, township roads slated for chip and seal
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart reports crews will be starting the yearly chip and seal work from mid to late May on approximately 98 miles of rural local roads in Mercer County. The process impacts only county and township roads.
Instant replay
Minster gets second win over Marion in five days
MARIA STEIN - Just four days after Minster won the Midwest Athletic Conference softball title with a rain-soaked 10-0 win over Marion Local, the Wildcats surged in the sunshine and beat the Flyers 7-1 in the Division VI sectional finals Tuesday.
Panthers roll past Cardinals
ROCKFORD - New Bremen got the start they wanted on Tuesday.
Then Parkway came to bat.
The Panthers plated eight runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back in opening Division VI tournament softball play with a 20-5 win over the Cardinals in Rockford.
Coldwater gets tourney win over Crestview
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Joe Schatz
Coldwater used a nine-run third inning to break a scoreless game and held off Crestview 10-6 in the Division VI softball tournament opener on Tuesday at Memorial Park in Coldwater.
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