Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 10:24AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 8:22AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty southwest winds will become westerly this afternoon. The strong winds and the recently fallen snow is resulting in some blowing and drifting snow, especially across rural and open areas. This may result in rapid changes in road conditions over short distances. Motorists should exercise extra caution.
Today 18° Today 18° blowing -7° -7° blowing Tomorrow 12° Tomorrow 12° -4° -4°
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
Fairground's chapel is taking shape
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - While most Grand Lake area students reported to homeroom on Monday morning, juniors from the Tri-Star Career Compact construction course were busy installing the steeple of the Cornerstone Chapel at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
The 19 juniors are working on the chapel as part of their school year project. [More]
Goodwin, assistants share credit for dynastic decades
By Dave Stilwell
When you look at the Marion Local football dynasty, the stats, records and accomplishments of the last 25 years can be a bit gaudy to the casual observer.
But behind it all is a humble, yet dedicated, coaching staff that doesn't count trophies or worry about winning streaks. Instead, the focus is on teamwork, continuous improvement, and achieving perfection. The wins, and the trophies, take care of themselves. [More]
Obituaries on November 21st, 2023
Allen E. Vordermark, age 89, of St. Marys, Ohio, formerly of Michigan and South [More]
Barbara (Preston) Suhr-Reder, 85, Celina, died Nov. 19, 2023, at Celina Manor N [More]
Local pictures on November 21st, 2023
Subscriber stories on November 21st, 2023
CELINA - School board members on Monday night voted to forgo incorporating a storm shelter into the new 7-12 grade school gymnasium, backtracking on their decision last spring to keep the structure in the design blueprint.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members took the first step toward building a new junior high building on Monday night.
They also made plans to carve out much-needed classroom space to accommodate growing enrollment until the building project is completed in 2026.
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members on Monday evening authorized the mayor and village administrator to bid and purchase 89 acres of land on behalf of the village for potential residential expansion.
MINSTER - School board members accepted a $1.257 million bid from the Southern Bleacher Company of Graham, Texas, to replace the press box and bleachers at Minster Memorial Field.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
I sure hope you all have had the opportunity to enjoy the awesome weather we have been having. Living in Ohio, the weather changes on a dime, and it
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The United States women's goalball team improved to 2-0 in pool play with a 9-1 win over host Chile during the Parapan American Games held in Santiago on Monday. The U.S. won its opening game over the weekend 5-3 over Canada.