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Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM 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.

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 ...)

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, May 14th, 2026

Coldwater BOE inks pact with teachers

By William Kincaid

COLDWATER - Coldwater school board members approved Monday evening a new three-year contract with the teachers' union and promoted high school guidance counselor Natalie Kanney to a new counseling and mental health position covering grades K-12.

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Grieshop to throw at Northern Kentucky

By Joe Schatz

MARIA STEIN - Maximizing his potential led Marion Local's Derek Grieshop to sign with Northern Kentucky University Wednesday, as the Flyers' thrower will look to make his mark as a Norse and throw for their track and field program.

"I like the [More]

Obituaries on May 14th, 2026

George Gardner

George Brett Gardner, 64 of Van Wert passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Defiance CHP Hospice Center after a very brief illness of leukemia. [More]

Donna Street

Donna Lee Street (Henning), age 78, of St. Marys, passed away in her home on May 7, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents. [More]

Ron Zumberge

Ron A. Zumberge, age 71, of Arlington, Texas (formerly of Chickasaw, Ohio), pas [More]

Craig Day

Craig "Tunzy" A. Day, 65, Fort Recovery, died May 13, 2026, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]

Local pictures on May 14th, 2026

Subscriber stories on May 14th, 2026

Concerns raised about Parkway coach's resignation

Board hires Garlock as new head coach

ROCKFORD - Two community members spoke Wednesday during Parkway's regular board of education meeting expressing their frustration with the district's handling of a varsity coach's resignation.

Judge denies lower bond in Kramer murder case

GREENVILLE - Despite testimony from five character witnesses - two of whom included Ansonia's police chief and mayor - a request to reduce the multimillion dollar bond of a 22-year-old Ansonia man accused of murder and arson was denied this week in Darke County Common Pleas Court.

Health board takes action on sewage, trash

CELINA - Mercer County Health District board members this week dealt with several nuisance complaints across the county involving sewage discharge and garbage accumulation.

Mendon man gets 27 years for child sex crimes

CELINA - A 65-year-old Mendon man convicted of several child sex crimes was sentenced to over 25 years in prison this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Horse & Buggy Tales

Meat, eggs shopping in 1900

Where do you find subjects for so many Horse and Buggy Tales? The above question has been asked so many times that the writer believes that a general answer is called for and is appropriate.

Getting payback

St. Marys defeats Van Wert to avenge earlier loss

ST. MARYS - What a difference 12 days make.

Less than two weeks after losing a tough 6-3 decision to Van Wert in league play, St. Marys faced the Cougars in the sectional final of the Division IV softball tournament.

WBL Track and Field Championships

Celina boys lead after Day One

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina got out to a strong start on the opening day of the Western Buckeye League Track and Field Championships at Robinson Field in Kenton.

All-MAC Baseball and Softball

Players earn honors

The Midwest Athletic Conference announced its all-conference honors for baseball and softball.

New Bremen's Gavin Quellhorst was named the baseball

St. John's gets past Fort Recovery in extra innings

Compiled by Joe Schatz

Delphos St. John's used an eighth inning error to get past Fort Recovery 4-3 in Midwest Athletic Confernece baseball action at the LeFevre Family Complex.

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