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, November 7th, 2024
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA- A 35-year-old Lima man linked to a string of car break-ins in several towns made an initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday.
Travis E. Neer appeared on seven counts of theft, a fifth-degree felony; and one count of burglary, a second-degree felony. [More]
Obituaries on November 7th, 2024
Frank King Creeden, age 73 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Jeanette E. Whitacre, age 86 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Otterbein Retirement Living Community in Saint Marys. [More]
Local pictures on November 7th, 2024
Subscriber stories on November 7th, 2024
MINSTER - The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating after a truck driver reportedly suffered chemical burns at the Dannon yogurt plant in Minster on Tuesday.
CELINA - Voter turnout was tremendous in Mercer and Auglaize counties for the high-stakes presidential election on Tuesday in which the area reinforced its status as a Republican stronghold, delivering a staggering 81-83% of the vote to Donald Trump.
MINSTER- Village administrator Don Harrod advised councilors that planning continues for the proposed recreational trail linking the village with Fort Loramie to the south.
CELINA- A 25-year-old Celina man appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Wednesday after allegedly biting his girlfriend's face during an argument in Celina over the weekend.
Horse and Buggy Tales
This is the second installment of the true story of two French war orphans of World War I and an Artillery Battery of the 37th (Ohio) Division.
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Division VI State Volleyball Tournament Preview
Two teams, both having reached the state finals in volleyball several times without having won the big trophy, will look to take that next step on Friday.
  After getting their second win of the season over New Bremen to open the Division VII state football playoffs, St. Henry has another rematch game this week, and it will be a chance to avenge their last loss of the regular season.
Impact Players
Offense
Victor Hoelscher, WR, Marion Local
Nine receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns in the Flyers' 68-0 win over Fort Recovery.
FLYERS AWAIT THE PATRIOTS
While Marion Local has played several teams from the old Cross County Conference and its succcessor the West Ohio Athle