Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 5:57AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Road temperatures below freezing are combining with some lingering surface moisture to produce localized black ice this morning.
If traveling this morning, use extra caution and be aware of the potential for spotty slick spots on untreated roadways.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:05AM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Parkway treasurer placed on paid administrative leave
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members voted not to renew the district treasurer's contract and placed her on paid administrative leave Monday.
The decision came after the board met in executive session during a special meeting to discuss the treasurer's employment. [More]
Third-quarter energy
St. Marys defeats Rangers in Auglaize County battle
By Joe Schatz
NEW KNOXVILLE - A second quarter run had New Knoxville thinking it could pull an upset against its Auglaize County rivals, but St. Marys dominated the second half to run away with a 66-44 win at Ranger gymnasium for its fourth victory in a row.
The loss is the fourth in a row for the Rangers (3-13), who now have an 0-4 mark against Western Buckeye League opponents this season. [More]
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Preparations underway for May primary
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections is gearing up for the May 5 primary election in which voters will choose their parties' nominees for federal, state and local offices.
Commissioners move child services levy to May ballot
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously advanced a 10-year property tax renewal levy for children's services to the Mercer County Board of Elections for placement on the May 5 primary election ballot.
Minster council hears Garfield zoning concerns
MINSTER - A local couple raised concerns at Tuesday night's Minster Village Council meeting over a possible business development in a residential area of the village.
Fort to apply for a state loan for wastewater plan
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery officials are set to apply for a state water pollution loan to help fund the ongoing design phase of their wastewater system study and plan.
Sex offender arrested for failure to provide notices
CELINA - A 32-year-old Celina man previously convicted of a sex crime was arrested this week for reportedly failing to notify authorities of an address and vehicle change.
Engineer completes Beaver Creek erosion control work
CELINA - A multi-year county maintenance ditch project has been completed, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced Tuesday.
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Darke County sheriff identifies fatal crash victims
ARCANUM - Two Greenville teens killed last week in a fiery three-vehicle accident just outside of Arcanum on State Route 49 have been identified, a news release from Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker reports.
Cavs snap losing streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater used a strong first half to build a lead, then needed a big fourth quarter to hang on and snap a six-game losing streak in defeating Northwest Conference co-leader Spencerville 58-51 on Tuesday night at the Walk-In Closet in Spencerville.
Rockets falls to UMass
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) - Leonardo Bettiol had 20 points in UMass' 84-82 win over Toledo on Tuesday.
Bettiol also had nine rebounds for the Minutemen (
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