High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 7:33PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
37° 37° chance Fri 54° Fri 54° slight chance 29° 29° Sat 48° Sat 48°
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Friday, February 26th, 2016
Obituaries on February 26th, 2016
Anna Amstutz
Anna L. Amstutz, 90, Celina, died Feb. 26, 2016, at the Gardens of Celina.  [More]
Lawrence Gehret
Lawrence Gehret, 87, Fort Loramie, died Feb. 25, 2016, in Fort Loramie.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. March 1 at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie. [More]
Stories on February 26th, 2016
Dirksen hired as full-time Ag Solutions coordinator
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday appointed Theresa Dirksen of Maria Stein to the new, full-time position of Ag Solutions coordinator.
Concerns raised as state releases report card data
Amid local concerns of inaccurate data, the Ohio Department of Education has released the second half of the state district report cards.
Some districts felt the impact of opt-outs and rigorous testing, with at least three appealing the results of parts of the report cards.
Deacon retires after 30 years of doing God's work
John Parker performed baptisms, weddings, taught Latin, English and driver's education
FORT RECOVERY - After 30 years of service, an area deacon who has baptized more than 500 children has retired.
John Parker of Fort Recovery became [More]
Titans shut down Bulldogs
Division II Girls District Semifinals - Paulding
PAULDING - Six days after the team's biggest and most emotional win of the season, Celina looked to keep its season alive in the Division II girls district basketball tournament against WBL champion Ottawa-Glandorf.
Flyers, Wildcats will battle for title
Division IV Girls District Semifinals - Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball rivals Minster and Marion Local have locked up in some epic postseason battles over the years.
Cavs, Indians bow out of tournament
Division III Girls District Semifinals - Elida
ELIDA - Top-seeded Columbus Grove put a stop to Coldwater's tournament run with a 63-44 victory in the Division III district semifinal opener.
Then Fort Recovery couldn't stop Liberty-Benton's Jensen Hiegel in a 56-43 loss. [More]
Celina swimmers unable to advance
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The high school swimming season ended for the Celina boys' swim team after none of the relays nor individual swimmer
Local pictures on February 26th, 2016
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