Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Monday, October 2nd, 2017
Sibling couples to mark 50 years
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Identical twin sisters Jean Zahn and Jane Zahn have always done everything together, including marrying brothers in a dual ceremony, working the same jobs and living in houses with connecting yards in rural Celina.
The twins now will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their respective husbands, Richard Zahn Jr. and Dennis Zahn, on Oct. 23. [More]
Three others hurt
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - A Celina teen was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident that injured three other teens early Saturday morning.
This marks the seventh fatality in Mercer County this year, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release. [More]
Obituaries on October 2nd, 2017
Robert "Bob" Thomas Bullock, 80 of Lima, passed away September 30, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. [More]
Timothy S. Miesse "Mouse" age 63.
Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Malenock). [More]
Anthony Lee Mowery, age 19, of Celina, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monroe Rd. [More]
Patty Ann Raudabaugh, 73, of Van Wert, passed away at 7 p.m., Friday at Mercy Health (St. Rita Medical Center) in Lima. [More]
Lorena Elizabeth Vagedes, age 90 of Coldwater, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her home. [More]
Local pictures on October 2nd, 2017
Subscriber stories on October 2nd, 2017
From staff reports
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff's deputies on Saturday found suspected crack cocaine in the purse of a female incarcerated at the Mercer County jail.
State-ranked Indians defeat Redskins
FORT RECOVERY - After having been pushed to the limit in the first two sets, Fort Recovery put themselves into overdrive in set number three to pick up the sweep of Fort Loramie in a battle of state-ranked Division IV volleyball teams Saturday afternoon at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Western Buckeye League girls tennis tournament wrapped up on Saturday at the University of Northwestern Ohio wit
Adam Bertke threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns to lead the University of Findlay to a 47-3 win over Walsh in the Great Midwest Athletic Confere