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°
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Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
German Roots
Siblings traveled to Germany to see where their ancestors lived
By Erin Gardner
An act of heroism in the 13th century set off a chain of events that would lead a German man to emigrate and establish roots in Egypt, Ohio.
Those roots have since grown into a sizable family tree, and siblings Diane Poeppelman O'Conner, 67, and Mark Poeppelman, 63, have dedicated years to tracing their family's lineage. Their research and attention to detail have led to two legacy trips to Germany in an attempt to literally retrace their ancestors' footprints. [More]
Riding away with the win
St. Marys takes control in second quarter for opening victory
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW KNOXVILLE - In a matter of seven minutes, a close contest became a blowout.
St. Marys outscored New Knoxville 21-3 over the final 7:09 of the second quarter, followed by the Rangers being held to just five points in the second half en route to a 76-26 Roughrider victory at Ranger Gymnasium in the boys basketball season lidlifter on Friday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 2nd, 2023
Lucille Zizelman
Lucille V. Zizelman, 90, of Rockford, Ohio, peacefully passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. [More]
Shirley Rammel
Shirley M. Rammel, age 86, of St. Henry, died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Timothy Beougher
Timothy W. Beougher, age 67, of Celina, passed away Friday, November 30, 2023, at Celina Manor. [More]
Rosie Kuhr
Rosie Kuhr, 62, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on November 30, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Paul Weitz
Paul E. Weitz, 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Local pictures on December 2nd, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 2nd, 2023
City status, football team celebrated
CELINA - City pride reached a fever pitch on Friday afternoon as community members celebrated the high school football team and raised a glass to Celina's status as one of the best hometowns in Ohio.
County fair announces concert lineup
Rock band .38 Special is slated to perform on Aug. 8
CELINA - The 2024 Mercer County Fair concert lineup features a pair of road-tested heritage rock acts and a successful Nashville country songwriter now looking to make a name for himself as a recording artist and performer.
$450K grant funds awarded to airports
CELINA - Nearly $450,000 in federal grants have been awarded to two area airports, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown announced on Friday.
Lakefield Airpor
Cardinals fall to Big Green
NEW BREMEN - Unable to bounce back from a third quarter slump New Bremen suffered a 57-53 setback to Ottoville in the season opener Friday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium.
State Football Roundup
Kirtland defeats Versailles
Kirtland recovered two of its own fumbles in the end zone for touchdowns and the Hornet defense held Versailles to its third-lowest point total of th
Redskins roll past Bearcats
ST. HENRY - St. Henry opened the 2023-24 boys baskebtall season with a 65-58 win over visiting Spencerville on Friday night.
St. Henry led briefly
Parkway opens with victory
Parkway opened its boys basketball season with a 54-48 victory over Upper Scioto Valley on Friday in McGuffey.
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