Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Vote '23

Renewal levy on ballot

Southwest Mercer Fire District levy

By Abigail Miller

FORT RECOVERY - The Southwest Fire District has a five-year, 1.9-mill renewal levy on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.

The fire protection levy was first passed in 1983 and would continue to generate about $237,000 annually to support fire district operations and purchase new vehicles.

The levy would continue to cost a $100,000 home about $50 a year.

The Southwest Fire Department serves the village of Fort Recovery and surrounding areas.

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Man, 79, charged with rape

CELINA - A 79-year-old Celina man appeared in in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Thursday for child sex crimes.

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6 people vie for Celina City Council's 3 open seats

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CELINA - Six candidates are vying for three open seats on Celina City Council in the Nov. 7 general election.

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Indians pick up first win

ROCKFORD - Fort Recovery's players were hooting and hollering when they left the rain-soaked field Friday night.

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Dashing for another win

Celina wins seventh straight by beating Ottawa-Glandorf

CELINA - On a night that featured a little wind and a little rain, Celina went with the simple approach against Ottawa-Glandorf.

The Bulldogs put 2

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Wildcats hold off Blue Jays

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
and Bruce Monnin

Minster tallied 243 yards rushing as a 21-0 run allowed the Wildcats to move to 7-1 on the season for a 21-10 win over Delphos St. John's on Friday night at Champions Field at Stadium Park in Delphos.

Cavs overcome feisty Cardinals in fourth quarter

NEW BREMEN - With 3:50 left in the third quarter, New Bremen's Aaron Thieman crossed the goal line to tie the game at 14 and put the fear of an upset into undefeated Coldwater.

Flyers roll to win over Rockets

MARIA STEIN - Marion Local continued its dominance in its drive for a third straight state title Friday, roaring past Anna 42-8 in Midwest Athletic Conference play at Booster Stadium.