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Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 3:51PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 3:51PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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Thursday, January 16th, 2020

Coaches Admit To Murder

Indiana man shot, killed over weekend

By Leslie Gartrell

PORTLAND, IND. - Fort Recovery High School head softball coach Esther Stephen and assistant softball coach Shelby Hiestand admitted to conspiring to murder a Portland, Indiana, man, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Jay County Clerk of Courts. [More]

Holidays are a cherished 'obstacle'

For retired teacher, obstacle course is great fun, tradition

By William Kincaid

CELINA - Those who were lucky enough to have had physical education teacher Deb Smith Squire from 1983-2007 at Coldwater Elementary School very likely recall the magic of her annual Christmas obstacle course that melded the holiday spirt with exercise. [More]

Obituaries on January 16th, 2020

Mabel Blosser

Mabel M. Blosser, 87, of Celina, OH died Tuesday January 14, 2020 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]

Charles Coil

Charles W. Coil, 56, St. Marys, died on Jan. 14, 2020, at Joint Township Distri [More]

Alfred Hart

Alfred T. Hart, age 91, of Carthagena, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]

Frederick Zeik

Frederick D. Zeik, 88, of Rockford passed away at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. [More]

Local pictures on January 16th, 2020

Subscriber stories on January 16th, 2020

Woman sentenced to 6 years in prison

CELINA - A Celina woman was sentenced on Wednesday to six and a half years in prison after her conviction on aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from a fatal traffic accident in 2017.

New Bremen Elementary receives award

District just one of 27 in the state to receive accolade

NEW BREMEN - School board members on Wednesday learned the elementary school had received high marks in a state evaluation.

State superintendent Pa

Garman continues tradition

Bowsher appointed new councilman

MONTEZUMA - The son of former mayor Randy Garman will continue the family tradition of serving the village.

Council members on Wednesday hired Ran

The Hoops

Marquee matchup

State-ranked Minster, Marion Local meet in Maria Stein

"The Hoops" is a weekly preview for the area's biggest game plus a glance at the upcoming schedule in the Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League.

Pair of Cavs ink with ONU

COLDWATER - Noah Miller and Josh Hrycko have been friends and teammates throughout their school days at Coldwater.

Now the two will continue to be teammates at the college level as both committed to NCAA Division III Ohio Northern University on Wednesday.

Fort Hall to honor two

The Fort Recovery High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its two newest members on Saturday between the boys' junior varsity and varsity games with Arcanum at Fort Site Fieldhouse.

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