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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.

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Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024

New year, new hobbies

Start the year off right by taking up an interest

By Abigail Miller

CELINA - Whether it's a story on the shelf or a creative skill, the new year is the perfect time to try out a new hobby.

Though seen as a luxury for some with a short amount of free time, hobbies are important to prioritize.

Leisure activities were found to have a consistent benefit on a person's daily health and well-being, according to a three-day study conducted by by the Society of Behavioral Medicine, a non-profit organization. [More]

Obituaries on January 2nd, 2024

Barbara Suhr-Reder

Barbara (Preston) Suhr-Reder, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]

Ralph Sanders

Ralph Edward Sanders, 77 of Beavercreek and formerly of St. Marys, passed away on December 29, 2023 at Ohio Hospice of Dayton. [More]

Phyllis Godwin

Phyllis A. Godwin, 84, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]

Robert Grimes

Robert W. Grimes, 78, of New Knoxville, died 7:25 A.M. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]

Joan Fox

Joan E. Fox, age 82, of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]

Local pictures on January 2nd, 2024

Subscriber stories on January 2nd, 2024

St. Marys street project starts today

ST. MARYS - Phase 2 of the East Spring Street reconstruction project begins today, which means detours are now in effect, according to a news release from city officials.

Trojans get past Riders

ST. MARYS - After being honored by the hometown fans for winning his 600th career game on Friday night, Dan Hegemier looked to keep his St. Marys squad in the win column as the Roughriders faced undefeated Findlay at Grand Lake Health System Court.

Area Roundup

Bulldogs sweep 'Smitty' showcase

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina completed the sweep of the "The Smitty Way" Holiday Basketball Showcase with a 54-26 victory over Ansonia in boys basketball on Saturday night at the Fieldhouse.

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