Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Parkway school treasurer accused of misusing Amazon account
Pierce denies wrongdoing, says used personal card
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - The Parkway school district's longtime treasurer allegedly used the school's Amazon account to make personal purchases, according to a complaint obtained by The Daily Standard through a public records request, leading the school board to not renew her contract and place her on paid administrative leave. [More]
Cats get past Riders
By Joe Schatz
MINSTER - When you're on, you're on. That was the case for Minster, who used three double-digit scorers, including 18 points from Andrew Ketner, to beat St. Marys 64-42 in non-conference boys basketball action and extend their win streak to seven games. [More]
Obituaries on February 11th, 2026
Father William Walter, C.PP.S
Father William Walter, C.PP.S., of the United States Province of the Missionari [More]
Patricia Homan
Patricia A. Homan, 83, of Celina, OH passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at St. Rita's Hospital on January 10th. [More]
Polly Berkenstock
Polly Berkenstock, aged 85, passed away peacefully at Mercer Health Community H [More]
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CDC vaccine changes leave local rules in limbo
WAPAKONETA - Like all public health officials in Ohio, the staff at the Auglaize County Health Department continues to wait for formal vaccine guidance from the state department of health.
Officials address CVS drive- thru mess
CELINA - Police chief Tom Wale said officers will ramp up enforcement of vehicles hindering traffic on Myers Road while waiting to pull into the drive-thru of CVS Pharmacy at 1020 N. Main St.
2 arrested in Celina after alleged Walmart theft
CELINA - An Ansonia man and a Fort Recovery woman were arrested in Celina on Saturday for a reported theft at Walmart.
Separate criminal complaints were filed against Coyota N. Rohrer, 34, and Joseph A. Brown, 46, for theft, a fifth-degree felony, and misdemeanor theft, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Police recover trailer stolen from St. Marys business
The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office reports a trailer stolen last month from Lininger Trailer Sales near St. Marys was recovered in Warren County.
St. Henry wins third straight
ST. HENRY - The final two weeks of the regular season is a busy one for St. Henry, with the team playing five games over a span of eight days.
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Wildcats, Indians win sectionals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster used strong performances in the baker round to win the Division II boys bowling sectional title on their home grounds of Community Lanes on Tuesday.
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