Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

A Tree for America

America 250 'Heritage Tree' planted at courthouse

By William Kincaid

CELINA - A white oak that one day will bear the same trademarks of the Unites States - chiefly ruggedness, strength, durability, resilience and majesty - was planted on the northeast corner of the Mercer County Courthouse lawn Friday during a midmorning ceremony attended by a throng of elected officeholders, dignitaries and members of the public. [More]

Overtime benefits

St. Marys picks up extra-inning win over Celina

By Joe Schatz

CELINA - It's always something when Celina and St. Marys meet, regardless of the sport. The Bulldogs took a 3-1 lead in Friday's WBL game, but the Roughriders rallied to take a 4-3 lead. After Celina's clutch hitting sent it to extras, it was Dyllan Fink who played hero for St. Marys and gave his team their ninth win in a row in a big-time Battle for Grand Lake. [More]

Obituaries on April 18th, 2026

Dean Howell

Dean R. Howell, 37, Brockton, Massachusetts, after his two-year battle with thy [More]

Donald Applegate

Donald Lee Applegate, 88, Fort Myers, Florida, and formerly New Bremen, died April 12, 2026. [More]

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Head Start celebrates people behind the scenes

CELINA - It takes a whole community of extraordinary administrators, teachers, staff, parents, partners and advocates to make the federally funded Mercer County Head Start a successful program, one that provides crucial developmental services and education to children ages 3-5.

Road closures

Ohio Department of Transportation District 7 and the Indiana Department of Transportation have issued the following advisories on upcoming traffic im

Auglaize Co. resident publishes 2nd book

Auglaize County resident Dave Hemmert published a 142-page book titled, "Timbered Barns and Their People."

For 50 years, Hemmert disassembled barns

Celina routs Roughriders

ST. MARYS - St. Marys kept Celina's offense caged for a few innings Friday.

Then the Bulldogs came out barking in the fifth inning.

Celina erupte

Minster wins in Dayton

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Minster used a nine-run first inning to take the lead and bounced back from Thursday's loss to Versailles with a 15-

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St. Marys vs Celina baseball

Celina vs St. Marys softball

Coldwater vs St. Henry baseball

Marion Local vs Parkway softball

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Friday, April 17th, 2026

Crown's New Art Project

New Bremen museum could have national impact

By Jerry Martin

NEW BREMEN - While there are many open questions about the details of Crown's new art and cultural center in New Bremen, one thing seems certain: As proposed, the facility will open up a new world of art to Ohio and much of the U.S.

It's also likely to have an unprecedented impact on the study and appreciation of the unique niche of the global art world to which it will be devoted: Australian Aboriginal art. [More]

Backyard battle

Coldwater outlasts St. Henry in State Route 118 contest

By Joe Schatz

ST. HENRY - Four combined home runs through the first four innings had fans at the Wally Post Athletic Complex anticipating a shootout between St. Henry and Coldwater.

However, the Cavaliers' pitching staff bunkered down and the bats did enough in a 7-3 win over the Redskins in a classic Midwest Athletic Conference game Thursday evening. [More]

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Officials discuss EMS/EMA home plans

CELINA - Looking down the road, the Mercer County Commissioners are contemplating one day acquiring and renovating or building a new facility to house the county's emergency medical services and emergency management agency.

State Chair Clyde headlines Mercer Dems dinner

CELINA - In a packed banquet room, state and local Democrats delivered a hopeful call to action to urge voters to enforce change at the ballot box at the Mercer County Democratic Party Equality Dinner on Thursday night.

Why local building permits go through Miami Co.

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are largely satisfied with the building inspection and permit services handled by the Miami County Department of Development and see no reason to change course at this point.

Dayton man sentenced in Mercer for 'crime spree'

CELINA - A 40-year-old Dayton man was sentenced to time in a community correctional institute and ordered to pay more than $2,000 in restitution this week on theft charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.

Manchester bill would set standards for youth programs

COLUMBUS - A local state senator testified before the Senate Education Committee as a sponsor of legislation that would establish standards and support for high-quality youth programs in Ohio.

Darke Co. trash bash set for April 25-26

In a joint news release, Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker and the Darke County Solid Waste Management District director Krista Fourman advised motorists to use caution while traveling Darke County roadways next weekend.

Flyers go up 3-0 before weather halts play

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local had control on Parkway, but Mother Nature had the upper hand.

The Flyers led the unbeaten Panthers 3-

A landscape that grows on you

Choosing your own plants is all about knowing what you want

ST. MARYS - The countless aisles of colorful, sweet-smelling flowers and plants may feel daunting when choosing what will best thrive around your hom

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Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Judge rejects a new trial for sex offender

By Abigail Miller

CELINA - A 45-year-old sex offender's bid for a new trial in Mercer County Common Pleas Court was denied this week after a visiting judge found there was no juror misconduct during his trial last summer.

Judge Jonathan P. Hein ruled Tuesday that attorneys for Johnathon H. Grove failed to establish that there were any "substantive discussions" between a juror and a former law clerk with previous knowledge of the case. [More]

Consistent weather makes for better fishing

By Matt Tuttle

Good day everyone.

Has anyone noticed besides me that the wind has blown 20 plus miles per hour every day?

Maybe this affects me more because of my profession. I was out fishing this past Sunday and was having difficulty keeping my hat on. However, I will take this over ice and snow. [More]

Obituaries on April 16th, 2026

Rosemary Poeppelman

Rosemary Kemper Poeppelman age 99 of Osgood, Ohio passed away at 10:31 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]

Betty Lennartz

Betty Ann Lennartz, 70, St. Marys, died at 9:14 a.m. April 13, 2026, at her residence. [More]

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State disaster fund to help with costs of rough winter

CELINA - Numerous public entities in Mercer County stand to share nearly $200,000 in state disaster relief funds for expenses incurred clearing roads amid severe winter storms that swept through the area Jan. 24-27.

Zuma passes clean-up measures

MONTEZUMA - Village council members passed final reading of legislation intended to rid Montezuma of unsightly weeds, broken-down vehicles, junk, uncontrolled dogs and the residential use of recreational vehicles.

St. Marys recognizes students, mulls cafeteria funds

ST. MARYS - Officials from St. Marys City Schools recognized several of the district's Tri Star students on Wednesday at a regular board of education meeting held at Tri Star Career Compact in Celina.

Celina man pleads guilty to domestic violence

CELINA - A 32-year-old Celina man was convicted of domestic violence for a third time this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after being caught on a neighbor's doorbell camera hitting his girlfriend.

County reminds farmers about right-of-way clearance

Mercer County officials issued a reminder to agricultural producers this week about spring planting and maintenance of county ditches.

"The Mercer

Horse & Buggy Tales

First settlers of Dublin Township

In 1819, Dublin Township's first white settlers came to Shanes Prairie, a tract of about 24 square miles along the St. Marys River. This migration followed the cession of land to certain Indians by the federal government as provided in the Treaty of St. Marys in 1818.

Celina falls to Bluffton

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Celina lost in non-conference boys tennis action on Wednesday, falling 4-1 to Bluffton at the Booster Club Tennis Complex at Celina High School.

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Homicide suspect also worked fire

Investigation continues at site where Ericka Kramer died

By Abigail Miller

ANSONIA - A 22-year-old Ansonia man arrested for murder and arson over the weekend in connection to a fatal house fire in Darke County was one of the first firefighters to respond to the scene, according to authorities.

Sheriff Mark Whittaker t [More]

Riders sweep Bulldogs

By Gary R. Rasberry

ST. MARYS - Not only was St. Marys able to beat the nasty weather, they beat their cross-lake rival.

The Roughriders improved to 2-0 in Western Buckeye League boys tennis play with a clean sweep 5-0 win over Celina on Tuesday at the Minster Bank Courts at Memorial High School. The Bulldogs drop to 2-2 in league play. [More]

Obituaries on April 15th, 2026

Janice Bourelle

January 4, 1948 - April 12, 2026

Janice Elaine Bourelle, 78, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. [More]

Marie Eilerman

Marie Josephine (Schemmel) Eilerman, age 89, of Loy Road, Fort Loramie, passed [More]

Ericka Kramer

Ericka Michele Kramer, age 50, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away on April 10, 2026, at her residence. [More]

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Elections staffer resigns, cites 'strained' work environment

CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members are on the hunt again for a new deputy director after accepting Stephanie Redfearn-Murdock's resignation at Tuesday morning's regular meeting.

St. Henry buys land for future growth

ST. HENRY - St. Henry councilors this week approved the purchase of over 25 acres of land on the north end of town, setting up the possibility of future development.

Lyme disease surge linked to uptick in ticks

WAPAKONETA - Ohio's tick population, along with the risk it poses of transmitting Lyme disease in the state, are on the rise.

That trend includes the Grand Lake region, where a delayed case of Lyme disease was diagnosed in March in Mercer County.

Lima man indicted for bribery attempt

COLUMBUS - A Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on a bribery charge stemming from his recent illegal-dumping case, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday.

Mercer, Auglaize, Darke counties added to 211 information service

COLUMBUS - A free, statewide, telephone support service has been expanded to all 88 counties in Ohio, including Mercer and Auglaize counties, state officials announced Tuesday. The statewide expansion will be fully implemented by the end of June 2026.

Rain dampens schedule

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry, Joe Schatz and David Stilwell

Weather played havoc on Tuesday's area sports schedule with a number of events either

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