Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 11:35AM EST until December 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
16° 16° chance Fri 24° Fri 24° chance 20° 20° Sat 42° Sat 42°
Monday, January 14th, 2013
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - A leak in a private oil field east of the city Friday left an overwhelming odor in the area and kept emergency crews busy all weekend.
No serious illnesses were reported. However, St. Marys Police dispatchers fielded several calls Friday night and Saturday from residents suffering headaches from a noxious smell. [More]
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - One local soldier's hard work and dedication to his country has led to a high honor.
St. Marys native Joe Vires received the Bronze Star Medal on Dec. 6 in Afghanistan while finishing his third tour of duty.
The Bronze Star is the fourth highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. The highest medals awarded are the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star. [More]
Wapakoneta-Celina Swimming Invitational
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - Perennial Western Buckeye League power Shawnee swept the boys and girls swimming team titles at the Wapak-Celina Invitational held on Saturday at the Wapakoneta YMCA.
The Indians scored a combined 556 points, almost 200 more than any other team. [More]
Obituaries on January 14th, 2013
Marie B. Luttmer, 87, Maria Stein, died at 3:25 a.m. Jan. 13, 2013, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Sharleen S.  Mangen, 73, Celina, died Jan. 11, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Arlington E. "Doc" Sanders, 77, of Ansonia, passed away Jan. 12, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on January 14th, 2013
Subscriber stories on January 14th, 2013
Mercer County Job and Family Services has implemented Differential Response, a statewide initiative that changes the way most child neglect cases are handled.
'Tis the season for sequins, faux jewels, lace detail, chiffon ruffles and even sparkly boots.
Prom season has dawned throughout the Grand Lake area. Some prom shoppers launched visits to stores as early as November, but most began looking shortly after Christmas.
The Wabash River Conservancy District on Saturday learned that an Oct. 17 inspection of the three flood control dams the conservancy maintains on the river showed no problems.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen girls basketball team overcame a poor shooting performance by doing the little things while defeating Auglaize County rival St. Marys 48-37 on Saturday.
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
A big night by Ryan Hoyng and a dominating third quarter helped Celina roll to a 73-52 victory over Toledo Waite on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse after a trio of former Bulldog greats were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater took over sole possession of first place in the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference's boys division with a win over St. Henry during Saturday's head-to-head matchup.