Wind Advisory issued October 19 at 5:16AM EDT until October 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts of 30 to 40 mph will be common, but the highest gusts near 50 mph will be sporadic. Gusts will decrease behind a cold front that will move through the area this morning.
Today 63° Today 63° 44° 44° Tomorrow 61° Tomorrow 61° 51° 51° slight chance
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
City to apply for grant for park for all abilities
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - An emergency ordinance passed under rule suspension Monday will offer city lifeguards reimbursement for receiving their certifications and amend their pay.
In an effort to stay competitive in attracting and retaining seasonal pool employees, the city recently conducted a wage survey and also decided to implement a certification reimbursement program, something that had reportedly been discussed over the years with pool managers. [More]
Redskins plate 18 to rout Flyers
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - In its three-game winning streak coming into Monday's game, St. Henry had scored 36 runs.
The hit parade didn't cease as the Redskins plated eight runs in the first inning and never looked back in run-ruling Marion Local 18-3 in five innings in the Division IV softball tournament opener at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
Obituaries on May 11th, 2021
Eileen E. Strobel, age 88, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:04 am at Celina Manor. [More]
Viola M. Broders, age 87, of rural New Bremen, died on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at her residence after a period of declining health. [More]
Janet A. Forsthoefel, age 74, of Coldwater, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Lorene Metz, 81, of Saint Marys, died 2:15 A.M. Monday, May 10, 2021, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on May 11th, 2021
Subscriber stories on May 11th, 2021
Farmers, motorists must coexist every spring
CELINA - It's planting season again in Mercer County, which means tractors and other equipment will share the roads alongside everyday motorists.
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COLDWATER- Village council members on Monday voted down an ordinance 4-1 to rezone several lots in the second addition of East Pointe subdivision that would have allowed the construction of triplex apartments.
CELINA - A St. Marys-based real estate agent wants to set up a private kayak rental service at Pullman Bay Park along Lake Shore Drive.
Curt McCull
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board members on Monday night approved a three-year contract with teachers, granting them 2% raises the first two years and a 3% raise the third year.
NEW BREMEN - Village Administrator Brent Richter told council members during their Monday meeting that plumbing repairs made to fix leaks at the swimming pool passed inspection last Thursday.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board of education members welcomed new elementary school principal Tracy Trogdlon during their Monday evening meeting.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster got a two-out single from pinch-hitter Zach Fortman in the top of the seventh that drove in two runs and capped off a 4-0 win over Celina in non-conference baseball action at Montgomery Field on Monday.
NEW BREMEN - After a barrage of hits through the first four innings, the New Bremen softball team needed just four batters in the fifth to trigger the run rule.