Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:42AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Sentenced on sex charges
By Ed Gebert
WAPAKONETA - A former assistant to the Wapakoneta High School band director was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison for having sexual relations with students.
Broc Hottle, 28, stood in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court for sentencing on five counts of sexual battery, all third-degree felonies. [More]
Obituaries on October 5th, 2017
Joan Mary Bollenbacher, age 84, of Celina, Ohio, died October 4, 2017 at 5:55 am at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Norma M. Grieshop , 90, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on October 3, 2017, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Janet M. (Owen) Lively, age 74, of Celina, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Joint Township Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 5th, 2017
Subscriber stories on October 5th, 2017
Cost estimated at almost $1M
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey told county commissioners about numerous purchases he'd like to make in the near future, chief among them a nearly $1 million software package.
ST. MARYS - Organizing the performance schedule for the 1,200-seat Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert can be daunting.
Tom Petty's music touched millions of lives
Upon learning of Tom Petty's death this week, social media users - both ordinary and famous folks - posted tributes to the man who had touched their lives in some way over the years.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls golf team wrapped up their season with an eighth-place finish at the Division I sectional tournament at Sycamore Springs.
Minster is trying to regain its groove after having been defeated three consecutive weeks.
Coldwater, on the other hand, has found its groove after having suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since 1996.
Computer Points In Review
Conference play continues to take its toll on area teams, as the number of schools in a playoff qualifying spot (that is, in the top eight of their region) shrank again this week.
Celina at Wapakoneta
Last year: Wapakoneta, 42-21. The Redskins' ground game had its way against the Bulldogs as Wapak rushed for 379 yards on 46 totes in the win.
Players of the Week
Offense
  
  Brett Schwieterman, QB Celina
  13-of-17 for 252 yards and two TDs in Bulldogs' 42-14 win over Defiance.