Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Friday, October 9th, 2020
Obituaries on October 9th, 2020
Rae Ann Balster, age 77, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 2, 2020. [More]
Kathleen Wolfe, 73, Celina, died on Oct. 6, 2020, at her residence.
Arrangeme [More]
Stories on October 9th, 2020
Vote '20
CELINA - Celina City Schools District voters will be asked to renew an operating levy that superintendent Ken Schmiesing says is one of the district's crucial revenue sources. [More]
Businesswomen discuss careers, coffee at area java destination
COLDWATER - Coffee talk has its own insider lingo and can be a bit intimidating. So Rooster Joe Coffee & Co. owners on Thursday evening helped explain the ins and outs of the popular beverage at last meeting of the year for the area Women in Business.
WAPAKONETA - After taking a 10% budget cut across the board due to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, Auglaize County funds are in "pretty good shape," according to commissioner John Bergman.
CELINA - The number of COVID-19 cases increased by 14 in Mercer County on Thursday, bringing the total to 1,180.
In Auglaize County, 15 new confirmed cases raised that county's total to 654.
Celina holds on to beat St. Marys in four sets
CELINA - For Celina, it was a matter of hanging tough.
St. Marys held late leads in each of the final two sets, but each time the Bulldogs found a way to pull ahead and squeeze out a 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23 win.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys boys soccer team has owned recent meetings in the rivalry with Celina, coming into Thursday's renewal of the Grand Lake Derby with a three-game winning streak and a 4-3-3 record over the last 10 matches with the Bulldogs. [More]
District Golf Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster boys golf team earned a third straight berth to the Division III state golf tournament after finishing third at the district match at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen dominated the fifth and final set as the top-ranked team in Division IV hung on to beat fifth-ranked Marion Local 26-28,25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 15-7 in a big Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at the Nest in New Bremen.
Local pictures on October 9th, 2020