Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Local jail escapes worst of COVID-19 pandemic
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Jails and prison systems throughout America have been recurring hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks since the pandemic began.
The Mercer County jail isn't one of them.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, only one incarcerated person has tested positive, and only six of the 75-strong staff at the Mercer County Sheriff's office have tested positive. [More]
Hot shooting lifts Cardinals
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - The way Saturday's Celina-New Bremen girls basketball began, the first team to reach 20 points was likely to win.
Then Madison Cordonnier came off the bench for the Cardinals, and the offense kicked up a notch.
Cordonnier's eight straight points put the Cardinals into the lead and a 9-0 run to start the second quarter put the game out of reach as the Cardinals picked up the 57-39 victory over the Bulldogs at the Nest to improve to 10-6 on the campaign. [More]
Obituaries on February 1st, 2021
Von Dean Snyder
Von Dean Snyder, age 87, of Celina, passed away on January 28, 2021 at Mercer H [More]
Herbert Kaiser
Herbert L. Kaiser, age 91, of Coldwater, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Her [More]
Jeremy Sutton
Jeremy J. Sutton, 36, St. Marys, died Friday evening at his residence.
Arrang [More]
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Vaccine drive-thru clinic set this week
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CELINA - The Mercer County Health District will hold a COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic this week for people age 70 and older.
According to a hea
Storm covers area with blanket of snow
3.6" of snow
The winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service was canceled Sunday afternoon, though the agency reported additional light snow fall would still be possible in some areas.
Bounce back
St. Henry rolls past Celina after tough Friday loss
CELINA - The St. Henry Redskins had to take their frustrations out on someone. Celina just happened to be on the schedule.
Eager to atone for a 56-
Weekend Roundup
Roughriders beat Tigers to extend wining streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys extended its winning streak to five straight games after picking up a 67-39 win over Versailles in a Weste
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