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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 2:29AM EST until January 28 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 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...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 2:29AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 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...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 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.
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Friday, December 22nd, 2023
Residents object to polling decision
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A group of about 17 residents led by Mendon Mayor Terry Seibert confronted the Mercer County Board of Elections on Thursday morning about its recent decision to remove the town's polling location and reroute voters to Rockford.
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St. Marys dominates WBL wrestling matchup against Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. MARYS - Once the momentum got rolling for St. Marys, there was no slowing them down.
The Roughriders won nine of their 10 bouts via pinfall and picked up their first Western Buckeye League wrestling victory in beating Celina 57-24 at Grand Lake Health System Court on Thursday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 22nd, 2023
Harry Lee Long, 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Presimmon Ridge Rehab in Portland, Indiana. [More]
Local pictures on December 22nd, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 22nd, 2023
CELINA - The Mercer County Drug Court Program debuted in January 2014 as a way to combat the growing opioid epidemic of the 2010s. Nearly 10 years later, the program is a vital part of the county court system and helping residents overcome addiction.
New officer quit Rockford police
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Thursday unanimously voted to confirm the appointment of Caden May as a full-time police officer for the village's police department.
Vote '24
CELINA - A former state park manager, a fire chief and a dairy farmer/auctioneer seek the Mercer County commissioner seat currently held by Jerry Laffin, the longest-serving commissioner in Ohio.
CELINA - For most of three quarters Celina was just a shot or two behind New Knoxville. But it wasn't until Rachel Rammel hit a free throw with 5.4 seconds left in the game that the Bulldogs were able to take the lead.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After the original Celina Swimming Sprint Meet had to be postponed due to technical difficulties, area teams gathered at the natatorium at Jay County High School for a revised meet. All events were 50-yard sprints.