Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Friday, September 15th, 2017
Knowledge of ancient shark puts spotlight on professor
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Every week is Shark Week for Professor Chuck Ciampaglio of Wright State University-Lake Campus.
His lab is filled with collections of shark artifacts, a mixture of teeth from modern times and fossilized shark parts that date back millions [More]
No. 6 Indians beat top-ranked Cards
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - The Fort Recovery Indians were ranked sixth in the first Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association Division IV state poll.
They should be much higher next week.
The Indians became the first team to defeat top-ranked New Bremen this season on Thursday night and they did so in impressive fashion. After falling 14-25 in the opening set, Fort Recovery took the next three by scores of 25-18, 25-19, 25-19 in the friendly and noisy confines of Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Singles matches lead Riders past Bulldogs
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - The deciding factor in Thursday's Celina-St. Marys girls tennis match was strengths.
St. Marys's edge in singles trumped Celina's doubles prowess as the Roughriders won the Grand Lake tennis bragging rights with a 3-2 win at the Roughrider Courts in Western Buckeye League action. [More]
Obituaries on September 15th, 2017
Marlene Aselage
Marlene T. (Wynn) Aselage, age 59 of Minster, passed away of natural causes Wed [More]
Daniel Miesse
Daniel "Dan" D. Miesse, 94, Celina, died at 9 p.m. Sept. 14, 2017, at the Garde [More]
Local pictures on September 15th, 2017
Subscriber stories on September 15th, 2017
School officials react to grades
Report cards evaluating local school districts show most had improved from last school year.  
State superintendent Paolo DeMaria said the report cards released Thursday indicate that more first-time test-takers in 2017 had scored proficient or higher in every subject area.
Team Mutt Hutt plans to support dog shelter
CELINA - Local citizens known as Team Mutt Hutt will host a fundraiser next month to help build a new transitional shelter for lost or stray dogs found by the Celina Police Department that are awaiting pickup by the county dog warden.
SWCD seeks feedback on complaints
State criticized for poor response
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation district board members want more information about state investigations into local ag pollution complaints involving state-permitted livestock farms and Certified Livestock Managers who receive state certification to apply manure.
Layer hen operation with past violations seeks permit renewal
FORT RECOVERY - The owner of a Fort Recovery chicken farm with previous manure pollution and other violations is asking the Ohio Department of Agriculture to renew its permit to operate for another five years.
Minster bar/restaurant wants to reopen kitchen
WAPAKONETA - The owner of the Dutch Mill bar and restaurant in Minster has submitted a plan to the Auglaize County health board as part of his efforts to reopen his kitchen.
Celina goes to 3-0 in WBL
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina improved to 3-0 in Western Buckeye League volleyball play with a 25-21, 25-13, 25-10 win over Bath on Thursday night at the Intermediate School gymnasium.
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