Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Following allegations of juror misconduct, a visiting judge is weighing whether or not to allow a new trial for a 45-year-old Columbus man convicted and sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to more than 100 years in prison for first-degree felony rape and a host of other child sex crimes. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - For Parkway's Bryn Schoenleben, continuing her softball career at a school close to home while having an eye on development was key as the Parkway standout is set to play at Edison State Community College after finishing her senior year. [More]
Obituaries on January 22nd, 2026
Barbara A. Koeper, age 78 of New Bremen, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:25 A.M. at the Joint Twp. Dist. Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on January 22nd, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 22nd, 2026
Proposal cites safety as primary concern
CELINA - The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments about a proposed $3.1 million roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 119, the site of numerous fatal accidents over the years. The project would be Mercer County's first roundabout.
CELINA - Police Chief Tom Wale said a report of a child waving a gun at Celina High School on Wednesday afternoon was unsubstantiated, rebuking social media accounts for sparking concern and rumors in the community.
CELINA - A 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were indicted in Mercer County Common Pleas Court last week for separate incidents related to drug possession and failure to comply with a police officer.
The Mercer County Historical Society
The Mercer County Historical Society needs the public's help.
As we continually update the Riley House, we
The Hoops
Last week, Delphos St. John's went to the Hangar and knocked Marion Local from the ranks of unbeatens for the second straight season.
This week, the Blue Jays return to Mercer County, this time to claim sole possession of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference.