Special Weather Statement issued November 19 at 12:54AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Foggy conditions have developed across the region. Localized areas of dense fog with visibilities of one quarter mile or less are possible. If traveling, be prepared for dense fog that could suddenly reduce visibility. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. Fog will linger through Wednesday mid- morning.
37° 37° patchy Wed 48° Wed 48° patchy 40° 40° Thu 54° Thu 54°
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Thursday, October 5th, 2017
Obituaries on October 5th, 2017
Joan Bollenbacher
Joan Mary Bollenbacher, age 84, of Celina, Ohio, died October 4, 2017 at 5:55 am at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Norma Grieshop
Norma M. Grieshop , 90, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on October 3, 2017, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Janet Lively
Janet M. (Owen) Lively, age 74, of Celina, died on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Joint Township Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Stories on October 5th, 2017
Sheriff cites need for new software
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.
Ex-high school band assistant gets 15 years
Sentenced on sex charges
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. [More]
Niswonger director gives behind-the-scenes view
ST. MARYS - Organizing the performance schedule for the 1,200-seat Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert can be daunting.
Remembering a rock legend
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.
Celina girls place eighth at sectional
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.
Wildcats, Cavs face off in key matchup
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.
Conference games shrink number of playoff contenders
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.
Two-Minute Drill
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.
Goal Line
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.
Local pictures on October 5th, 2017
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