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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Sidney man acquitted of charges in Celina incident
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - After about 45 minutes of deliberation and a one-day trial, a 12-person jury found a 47-year-old Sidney man not guilty this week of trying to cause serious physical harm to his 4-month-old infant and the baby's mother in a Celina alleyway in August. [More]
Panthers hold off Riders
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - An extended break didn't seem to slow Parkway down.
Over a week after their season opener, the Panthers kept their undefeated season intact with a 42-33 win over St. Marys in a MAC vs. WBL matchup on Tuesday at Panther Gymnasium.
"It's been nine days since we played, so to come out and beat a quality team like St. Marys, it feels really good," Parkway coach Dan Williamson said. [More]
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James Lee Prichard (Bugs), 81, passed away Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at [More]
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John W. Rosenbeck, age 74, of Ft Loramie, peacefully passed away in his sleep o [More]
Penelope Wycuff
Penelope Sue Wycuff, 2-days-old, of Wapakoneta, died at 7:07 a.m. Nov. 28 at Ch [More]
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Rockford supports brownfield grant app
ROCKFORD - Councilors on Tuesday approved legislation supporting a county effort to apply for a grant that would ultimately be used to tear down an abandoned structure outside of Rockford.
Minster council hears plans for Winter Festival
MINSTER - Councilors learned Tuesday night that final plans are being made for the expanded Minster Winter Festival on Dec. 12.
"There will be several food truck vendors, Santa and an ice-skating rink for the event," said village administrator Don Harrod.
Man sentenced to 4 years on drug charges
CELINA - A 56-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to four years in prison last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on several felony drug possession charges.
Fort councilors accept third 2025 annexation
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery councilors on Monday accepted their third annexation this year, this time approving the annexation of almost 16 acres of land into the village.
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Dec. 3-7 - 53rd Annual Christmas Tree Festival, Lima. Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.
Flyers defeat Cougars to snap losing streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local snapped a two-game losing streak to Western Buckeye League teams with a 61-23 win over Van Wert in Tuesday night girls basketball action at the Hangar.
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