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.
Local literary festival brings a gathering of great writers
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A merry band of authors from across the country will take over the Tri Star Career Compact facility Saturday to give presentations and readings, participate in panel discussions and engage with book lovers of all stripes during the fifth annual Grand Lake Area Literature Festival. [More]
Mary Ann (Kremer) (Gelhaus) Poeppelman, age 91, of St. Henry, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living Center in New Bremen. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - The mayors of southwestern Auglaize County's Golden Triangle - Minster, New Bremen and New Knoxville - shared their administrations' recent accomplishments and plans for the future at the annual State of the Villages breakfast on Thursday morning at the First Church of New Knoxville.
WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, introduced legislation Monday intended to help family farms access federal financing.
CELINA - A 36-year-old Mendon man was conveyed to Mercer County from prison this week on felony drug charges.
Matthew L. W. Monroe was transported to Celina Tuesday on an indictment filed in December 2025 for one count of aggravated drug possession, a second-degree felony.
The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is set to receive two state grants totaling over $100,000 aimed at combating illegal drug activity and promoting substance use prevention and recovery.
Marcus Johnson of Garfield Heights became the seventh player to win two Ohio Mr. Basketball honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced the winner of its highest honor on Thursday.
CELINA - After a long winter that brought heavy snow and caused traffic disruptions due to icy roads, motorists may want to head to their local mechanic to make sure their vehicles are road ready for the warmer months ahead.
