Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
33° 33° light Wed 40° Wed 40° chance 21° 21° chance Thu 28° Thu 28° chance
Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Council members Monday night unanimously passed legislation authorizing a commercial lease with an option to purchase more than 16 acres of land east of the city for potential water wells to replace Grand Lake as a main drinking water source. [More]
Obituaries on December 30th, 2014
Ruth Donovan, 83, Celina, died at 10 p.m. Dec. 27, 2014, at her home.
She was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Willshire, to Robert and Ruth Ann Davis Riker. [More]
Paul Keiser, 89, Celina, and formerly of New Weston, died at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 29, 2014, at his son's residence in Celina. [More]
John R. Lane, 76, Elida, passed away at 5 p.m. Dec. 27, 2014, at his home.
He [More]
Florence E. Reichard, 96, Richmond, Ind., died Dec. 29, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Robert E. Shirk, 93, Wabash, died Dec. 28, 2014, at his home.
He was born Jan [More]
Gwenda Joan Wenning, 91, Celina, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Dec. 29, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on December 30th, 2014
Subscriber stories on December 30th, 2014
ST. MARYS - Law enforcement officers with guns drawn breached the doors of the intermediate school after receiving a report of shots fired in the halls.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on draft permits to operate for two Mercer County farms with laying hens and beef cattle.
The action is for renewals of the farms' existing ODA permits.
COLDWATER - Village council members Monday night made the final adjustments to this year's budget and set plans for the 2015 budget.
Finance direc
A.A.A. Holiday Classic
COLDWATER - The opening night of the Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic saw one team come back from being down double digits and another team fend off a challenge.
Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament
ROCKFORD - The hosts of the Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament came up on the losing end Monday night.
The Parkway girls basketball team was defea
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local jumped out to a 21-4 lead in the first quarter and dominated their opening game of the TSC Holiday Tournament in Wapakoneta with a 62-14 win over Perry on Monday night.