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 27th, 2026
From staff reports
NEW BREMEN - Crown Equipment announced Tuesday the planned development of a new art installation in New Bremen that will explore how the natural elements of sky and light can become materials for art. The artwork is expected to be an attraction for visitors to the region as well as a cultural landmark. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
The Grand Lake area was well-represented in Emporia, Kansas, last weekend at the NCAA Division II National Track and Field Championships.
For Ashland junior Molly Winner, the weekend resulted in further building her accolades.
The Marion Loca [More]
Obituaries on May 27th, 2026
Martha R. Noll, age 98, of Coldwater, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Darryl L. Thobe, 62, died at 7:16 p.m. May 24, 2026, at the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on May 27th, 2026
Subscriber stories on May 27th, 2026
ST. MARYS - A 50-year-old Lima man accused of killing his 56-year-old coworker last month was arrested this week while at work in St. Marys, according to police chief Lucas Turpin.
Developers to add office space downtown
CELINA - Three men who banded together under the banner of WAL Development LLC aim to acquire a downtown Celina building home to numerous businesses and develop the second floor into commercial space.
COLDWATER - Village councilors on Tuesday learned from Police Chief Kevin Wynk that K-9 Franko is doing well after being injured while on duty last week.
COLUMBUS - Provisional data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six traffic fatalities over the four-day Memorial Day weekend, the lowest number in 18 years. This year's reporting period began on Friday and continued through Monday.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry village councilors on Tuesday authorized the annexation of over 30 acres of land and heard a brief update on a weather radar planned for a village water tower.
CELINA - The Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority on Tuesday morning accepted a $49,000 quote submitted by VTF Excavation of Celina to install a solar lift station in Coldwater Creek to help pump water into the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetland Conservation Area.
The St. Marys Memorial Alumni Foundation Advisory Committee recently selected eight alumni for its Class of 2026 MHS Alumni Foundation Hall of Fame.
According to a news release, the inductees were selected after careful review of the nominations submitted to the Advisory Committee.
MENDON - Village councilors on Tuesday night advised a resident on the next steps to request a variance for a steel building to be used for storage.
Compiled By JOE SCHATZ
jschatz@dailystandard.com
Coldwater's seventh-inning rally fell just short on the road as Van Wert won 7-6 in regular season baseball action Tuesday.