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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Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Volleyball is Hot
Always very popular, now it's off the charts
By Tom Haines
A year after "Volleyball Day in Nebraska" broke the record for women's sports attendance with 92,003 fans, the profile of women's volleyball continues to rise.
A trio of new pro leagues have formed in the last three years and youth participation continues to grow dramatically. [More]
Obituaries on September 5th, 2024
Walter Minch
Walter M. Minch, age 72, of New Bremen, died peacefully on August 22, 2024 at 8:05 P.M. surrounded by his family at the Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. [More]
Marcella Werling
Marcella C. "Sally" Werling, 85, formerly of Burkettsville and St. Henry, died [More]
Gerald Steinlage
Gerald F. Steinlage, 81, St. Henry, died Sept. 4, 2024, at The Gardens at St. H [More]
Local pictures on September 5th, 2024
Subscriber stories on September 5th, 2024
Professional women's volleyball takes Ohio by storm
Earlier this year, professional women's volleyball came to Ohio.
The Columbus Fury, part of the new Pro Volleyball Federation, made its debut against the Grand Rapids Rise on Jan. 25 and played its first home game at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 21.
Author compares Lindbergh, Armstrong
WAPAKONETA-New York Times bestselling author James R. Hansen spoke to a group of aviation enthusiasts, history buffs and intrigued locals recently about aviation icons Charles Lindbergh and Wapakoneta native Neil Armstrong at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum.
Celina man pleads guilty to firearm theft
CELINA - A Celina man pleaded guilty to firearm theft charges, and a bench warrant was issued for a St. Henry woman who failed to appear for prostitution-related charges Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Looking back on train accidents
Because of the absence of historical data and accessible files preceding the advent of the 20th century, the facts and essence of many Mercer County happenings are difficult to correlate into authentic stories.
Off to a great start
Davenport wins to begin chase for sixth World 100 title
ROSSBURG - Not that he needed to, but Jonathan Davenport sent a statement to the rest of the field at this weekend's World 100 at Eldora Speedway; he is still the guy to beat.
Celina golfers lose to Bath
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina lost to Bath in Western Buckeye League boys golf action at Celina Lynx on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs' Nick Steinbrunner was match medalist with a 40. Jackson Ly carded a 53 and Matt Browder shot a 63.
Flyers return home to face Redskins
  After putting 578 miles and roughly 11 hours on the buses for round trips in the opening two weeks of the football season, Marion Local will play on the home field this week.
After big non-conference run, MAC gets ready for conference play
  Week Two has come and gone. Several teams staked early claims for dominance of the Western Buckeye League with wins in the opening week of conference play.
Two-Minute Drill
  The Midwest Athletic Conference gets its season underway this week with while the Western Buckeye League will go into round two of league play.

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Charlie Werling, RB, St. Henry
22 carries for 196 yards and five touchdown in the Redskins' 42-14 win over Archbold.
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