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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Friday, June 5th, 2026
By Gary R. Rasberry
After a career in baseball that included success on the college level and working in professional baseball, Mike Roberts found something familiar about Celina.
Roberts officially begins his duties as manager of the Grand Lake Mariners tonight when they travel to Foundation Field in Hamilton to play the Joes. [More]
Obituaries on June 5th, 2026
Kathleen "Kate" Marie Wendel, age 82, of Wendelin, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Diana M. (Winner) Hart, age 69, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the Hospice of [More]
John Mitchell Gray, age 66, of Celina, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on June 5th, 2026
Subscriber stories on June 5th, 2026
CELINA - A 44-year-old Indiana man convicted of stealing power tools and lawn care equipment last spring was sentenced to almost two years in prison this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - The proliferation of data centers across the nation is causing supply shortages of critical equipment, and the Mercer County Sheriff's Office is feeling the sting.
2026 State Track and Field Championships
Schmitmeyer, Minster 4x800 take home titles on Day 1
COLUMBUS - It was a big day for the black and orange at the opening day of the 2026 OHSAA Jesse Owens State Track and Field Championships at Jesse Ow
HAMLER - It wouldn't be a St. Henry tournament game without a little excitement.
After going up 4-0 on Seneca East, the Redskins gave up four runs