Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
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Thursday, June 27th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Celina firefighters and Mercer County Sheriff's Department personnel are investigating a suspected arson case at 3311 Shore Drive.
"We think we know how it started. Don't have an exact pinpoint yet, but we're close," Celina Fire Chief Doug Wolters said. [More]
By Colin Foster
ST. HENRY - Fort Recovery's Cobe Wendel pitched well for three innings before giving up the lead to St. Henry.
Wendel bunted Fort Recovery back on top in the eighth.
A squeeze bunt off the bat of Wendel scored Owen Schoen for the go-ahead run in the Indians' 7-5 victory in Wednesday's ACME doubleheader opener at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
Local pictures on June 27th, 2019
Subscriber stories on June 27th, 2019
Agencies coming to aid people affected by May 27 tornado
CELINA - A disaster recovery center will open on Friday to help renters, homeowners and business impacted by the May 27 tornado.
The center will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday at the Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 W. Livingston St., Celina.
Local officials monitoring proposed legislation that could hurt rural health care
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital will be coming into compliance with an executive order intended to improve health care price transparency.
TIF district discussed for poultry operation
RECOVERY TOWNSHIP - Township trustees discussed the 2020 budget and a tax increment finance district at their financial committee meeting on Wednesday night.
CELINA - Since joining a band while a college student in Pennsylvania, Pat Buzzard has enjoyed entertaining audiences with the sounds of American rock music.
COLDWATER - After spotting Parkway two runs in the top of the second inning, Coldwater quickly got its bats producing.
The Cavaliers plated five r
Pickerington Central athlete has local ties
Evan Matthews' aunt, Jane (Moeller) Ford, was a state champion hurdler for Marion Local in 1990.
Hurdling runs in the family. 
In early June at the OHSAA Division I State Track and Field Championships, Moeller watched her nephew win a couple state titles himself.
Compiled by Colin Foster
The New Bremen ACME team trailed 4-3 entering the sixth but scored two runs in the sixth and two more an inning later to seal up a 7-4 victory in Wapakoneta on Wednesday.