Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Sidney man acquitted of charges in Celina incident
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - After about 45 minutes of deliberation and a one-day trial, a 12-person jury found a 47-year-old Sidney man not guilty this week of trying to cause serious physical harm to his 4-month-old infant and the baby's mother in a Celina alleyway in August. [More]
Panthers hold off Riders
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - An extended break didn't seem to slow Parkway down.
Over a week after their season opener, the Panthers kept their undefeated season intact with a 42-33 win over St. Marys in a MAC vs. WBL matchup on Tuesday at Panther Gymnasium.
"It's been nine days since we played, so to come out and beat a quality team like St. Marys, it feels really good," Parkway coach Dan Williamson said. [More]
Obituaries on December 3rd, 2025
James Prichard
James Lee Prichard (Bugs), 81, passed away Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at [More]
John Rosenbeck
John W. Rosenbeck, age 74, of Ft Loramie, peacefully passed away in his sleep o [More]
Penelope Wycuff
Penelope Sue Wycuff, 2-days-old, of Wapakoneta, died at 7:07 a.m. Nov. 28 at Ch [More]
Local pictures on December 3rd, 2025
Subscriber stories on December 3rd, 2025
Rockford supports brownfield grant app
ROCKFORD - Councilors on Tuesday approved legislation supporting a county effort to apply for a grant that would ultimately be used to tear down an abandoned structure outside of Rockford.
Minster council hears plans for Winter Festival
MINSTER - Councilors learned Tuesday night that final plans are being made for the expanded Minster Winter Festival on Dec. 12.
"There will be several food truck vendors, Santa and an ice-skating rink for the event," said village administrator Don Harrod.
Man sentenced to 4 years on drug charges
CELINA - A 56-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to four years in prison last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on several felony drug possession charges.
Fort councilors accept third 2025 annexation
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery councilors on Monday accepted their third annexation this year, this time approving the annexation of almost 16 acres of land into the village.
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Dec. 3-7 - 53rd Annual Christmas Tree Festival, Lima. Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.
Flyers defeat Cougars to snap losing streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local snapped a two-game losing streak to Western Buckeye League teams with a 61-23 win over Van Wert in Tuesday night girls basketball action at the Hangar.
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Car/truck wash anchors new development
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Wet Willy's Wash Center is now open in what has been dubbed Crossroads Commerce Park on U.S Route 127 near the intersection of State Route 219.
Located on the freshly built, privately funded Eagle Drive connecting Crossroads Commerce Park to U.S. Route 127, Wet Willy's is a 12,500-square-foot facility featuring a twin-bay full-service wash and auto detailing center. [More]
Buschur signs with Cougars
By Gary R. Rasberry
The nursing program at the University of Saint Francis was what sold Karlee Buschur.
But the chance to play volleyball for the Cougars was also a benefit.
The St. Henry senior formally signed with the school out of Fort Wayne on Monday, joining a program that is looking to climb their way back up the ladder in the Crossroads League. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2025
Janice Homan
Janice Marie Homan, 73, of St. Marys, OH passed away on Thursday November 27, 2025 at her residence after fighting pancreatic cancer. [More]
Marlene Stephenson
Marlene A. Stephenson, age 75 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at Van Crest Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Danny Caupp
Danny K. Caupp, age 75, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Sharon Harter
Sharon S. Kelch Harter, 83, Sidney, formerly of Versailles and Celina, died of [More]
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Funding approved for planning of state park rehab work
CELNIA - The Ohio Controlling Board on Monday signed off on funding for nearly $1.4 million in professional services related to the rehabilitation of earthen dams and breakwater structures at Grand Lake St. Marys Park.
How to be safe when snowplows are working
At press time, a second winter storm in days was moving into the Grand Lake region. With as much as 4-6 inches of new snow possible in parts of Merce
Musician Craig Morgan to play Auglaize Fair
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Fair Board announced Monday that country music star Craig Morgan will headline the 2026 Auglaize County Fair Concert on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, closing out the final night of the fair.
Riders defeat Wildcats
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys swept Minster in non-league bowling action at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys on Monday night.
The St. Marys
Parks leads Rockets
TOLEDO (AP) - Austin Parks and London Praytor posted double-doubles to power Toledo to a 102-58 victory over Division II member Central State (Ohio) on Monday night.
Johns will look to lettermen to help Celina rebound
CELINA - The 2024-25 boys basketball season was one of growing pains for Celina as they looked to rebuild with a young roster.
The Bulldogs went 4-19, losing the final 10 games. A bright spot could be found that three of the wins came in the Western Buckeye League.
Bulldogs look to continue steady climb in win column
CELINA - The climb has been steady for the Celina girls basketball team. After a 2-19 season in 2020-21 and 5-18 mark the next season, Bret Baucher stepped in and got things moving upward for the Bulldogs.
Hoskins takes over as Cavaliers coach
COLDWATER - There's a change in leadership for the Coldwater boys basketball team, but the new coach will have a familiar situation.
Will Hoskins t
Meyer has young veteran group this season
COLDWATER - With four letterwinners returning this season, three earning conference accolades last season, expectations are solid for the Coldwater girls basketball team to improve on last season's 7-16 record.
Leverette has veterans back to build back up
FORT RECOVERY - After a tough 9-17 season a year ago, Fort Recovery looks to lean on its returning production to have a better 2025.
The Indians ha
Indians look to build on success from last season
FORT RECOVERY - Coming off a district finals loss a season ago, the Fort Recovery girls basketball team will hope the returning production leads to more success this season.
After state appearance, Flyers vie for another run
MARIA STEIN - After reaching the Division VII state final last season and finishing 26-3, the Marion Local boys basketball team enters the 2025-26 wi
Flyers have depth returning from 22-win season
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local girls basketball coach Beth Streib has a young veteran team coming back from a 22-3 season and a trip to the district finals.
McClurg has veteran group back this season
MINSTER - With a few key cogs returning from a successful 2024-25 season, the Minster boys basketball team will look to be in the hunt for a Midwest Athletic Conference title run this season.
After state run, Wildcats look to continue success
MINSTER - Fresh off a trip to the State Final Four, Minster girls basketball coach Mike Wiss will be looking to reload for another deep tournament run this season.
Cardinals have solid group returning
NEW BREMEN - Cory Stephens begins his seventh season at the helm of the New Bremen boys basketball program with a solid core of veterans looking to push the Cardinals into contention.
Wheeler takes over group of young Cardinals
NEW BREMEN - There's new leadership for the New Bremen girls basketball program. Stephanie Wheeler has been busy preparing for her first season as the Cardinals head coach.
Fledderjohann returns to guide Rangers
NEW KNOXVILLE - New Knoxville opened last season winning two of its first three games, but not many victories followed.
Kort Fledderjohann is hopeful that winning will be more sustainable this time around as he returns to the head coaching position he held from 2009 to 2015.
Rangers aspire to move up the MAC standings
NEW KNOXVILLE - The New Knoxville girls are looking to move up in the Midwest Athletic Conference standings this year.
After winning two conference games last season, coach Alivia Koenig thinks that is very possible.
Panthers look to rebuild after 9-14 season
ROCKFORD - The Parkway boys basketball team is looking to rebuild after losing six players from last year's 9-14 team.
Coach Doug Hughes will begi
Parkway has veteran group back this season
ROCKFORD - Coming off a sectional final berth, Parkway's girls basketball team will look to take a step forward in 2025.
The Panthers will only fie
Rosenbeck has five seniors back to help squad
ST. HENRY - St. Henry will hope a veteran presence guides the team to a successful season after a 10-13 record and a sectional final run last year.
Uhlenhake has experienced group returning
ST. HENRY - Coming off a great season a year ago, St. Henry will look to its experience to carry the team farther in the postseason.
The Redskins r
Veteran coach Barga takes over at St. Marys
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders want to win consistently this year.
So the program recently hired a coach with a winning track record.
Tim
Jordan anticipating Riders to bounce back
ST. MARYS - St. Marys had some ups and downs in 2024-25 as they finished the season 8-16 overall and 5-4 in Western Buckeye League play.
It's logical to assume the Roughriders will have way more ups this season.
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Monday, December 1st, 2025
'Here is a Place to Rest'
Hand-Up Village's board to seek new executive
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For the last decade, The Rev. Rick Brosher has served as the executive director of the nonprofit, faith-based community known as Hand-Up Village, providing temporary shelter to nearly 350 people as they endeavored to get their lives back on track. [More]
Obituaries on December 1st, 2025
Kim Gibbons
Kim Gibbons, age 71 of Celina, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Karen Hatcher
Karen D. Hatcher, 73, Lima, died at 6:05 p.m. Nov. 29, 2025, at the Cridersville Care Center. [More]
Local pictures on December 1st, 2025
Subscriber stories on December 1st, 2025
Indians open with win over Wildcats
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery took a 12-point lead after the first quarter and was up 20 points at halftime as the Indians opened their 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 66-52 win over Delphos Jefferson on Saturday night at the Stage in Delphos.
Locals earn Dance invites
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The NCAA announced its 64-team field for the Division I women's volleyball tournament, and there will be a local connection in this year's tournament.
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Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Chieftains rally to end Cavaliers season
By Joe Schatz
WAPAKONETA - It is often said that teams don't win games, they lose them. With two turnovers and a missed kick, Coldwater lost the Division VI State semifinal 20-18 against Hopewell-Loudon.
"It's frustrating that when you think you could win the game and you don't," Coldwater coach Chip Otten said. [More]
Obituaries on November 29th, 2025
Craig Loffer
Craig A. Loffer, 50, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday November 24, 2025, at his residence while fighting a courageous battle with cancer. [More]
Joanne Rochford
Joanne Marie Rochford, age 67 passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on November 29th, 2025
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Old-fashioned Black Friday
Shoppers flock to local stores for bargains
CELINA - Online holiday shopping deals are now rolled out weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, perhaps sapping some of the enthusiasm that once fueled hordes
Ticket punched
St. Henry advances to first state title game since 2006
TROY - Bend, but don't break.
That's been the credo of the St. Henry defense this season.
Friday night was the latest chapter of the Redskins doing that and coming out for the better.
Rangers defeat Riders
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville took the lead in the third quarter and pulled away for the 54-41 win over St. Marys in the 2025-26 boys basketball season opener for both teams at the Barn.
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