Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fort Recovery, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Greenville, Versailles, Fort Recovery, Ansonia, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Willowdell, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Fort Recovery, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Greenville, Versailles, Fort Recovery, Ansonia, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Willowdell, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Second half energy
Coldwater gets late runs to defeat St. Henry
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - It was a tale of two "halves" in Coldwater's 12-7 ACME win over St. Henry at The Wally Post Athletic Complex Wednesday night. After the teams went back-and-forth to the tune of a 4-4 tie after four innings, the Cavaliers scored runs in the fifth and sixth and added six in the seventh to pull away for good. [More]
Obituaries on June 25th, 2026
Mary Jo Hellwarth
Mary Jo Hellwarth, 72, of Celina, passed away June 15, 2026, at The James Cance [More]
Donald Brotherwood
Donald M. "Mike" Brotherwood, 72, of St. Marys, died 10:45 p.m. Friday surrounded by family at his residence. [More]
Mary Dahlinghaus
Mary Louise Dahlinghaus, age 94, of Cranberry Prairie, passed away peacefully s [More]
Lester Settlage
Lester N. Settlage, age 90, of rural New Knoxville, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2 [More]
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Farming, energy meet at Madison Co. solar project
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Power Siting Board Wednesday approved Madison Fields Solar Project LLC's plan to update its vegetation management plan to incorporate sheep grazing in combination with mowing.
Blue Ribbon Garden
Grandma grows produce, flowers and family tradition
CELINA - What was once an ordinary backyard garden is now a family tradition that spans four generations and yields tons of produce.
Burkettsville
Multiple sentences delivered in Mercer court
CELINA - A 52-year-old Celina woman was sentenced to probation this week after admitting to pulling a knife on her husband during a dispute.
Denise
Horse & Buggy Tales
Local life, burdens during WWI
Forty years ago the people of Mercer County along with the entire nation, experienced what will be recorded as one of the most disastrous years in history. It was the war year of 1918 that brought heartaches, suffering or privation to almost all families.
Minster holds on to beat New Bremen
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A run in the top of the seventh proved needed as Minster held off a New Bremen rally in the bottom of the inning to get a 5-4 win in ACME baseball action between the Auglaize County neighbors on Wednesday night at New Bremen.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
How to fish with minnows
Good day everyone. I hope you are all doing well.
There is so much activity going on the lake. It's awesome to see. It means so much to the businesses on and around the lake.
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Photo Albums
Minster vs New Bremen ACME baseball

Janet Niekamp's Garden

Coldwater vs St. Henry ACME baseball

Mariners vs Michigan Monarchs college baseball
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Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins
Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission
Today in History: June 23, Title IX signed into law
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
New Bremen BOE hears update on facilities
By Erin Gardner
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen school board members got an update Tuesday night on the project timeline for upgrades to the stadium and track, with work underway and demolition complete.
"In our facility updates, we have lots of those going on right now as you look around campus. The track and stadium demolition is complete. It kind of looks like a dirt track out there," Superintendent Jason Schrader said at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday. [More]
Obituaries on June 24th, 2026
Kenneth Monnin
Kenneth P. Monnin, age 84, of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
William Langenkamp
William V. "Bill" Langenkamp age 73, of New Weston, Ohio, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Jerome Walter
Jerome "Jerry" Walter, 90, of Saint Marys, died 5:47 A.M. Monday, June 22, 2026 [More]
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LFA signs off on $1.1M grant for Harmon project
CELINA - Members of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority on Tuesday morning entered into an over $1 million grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a wetlands project in Auglaize County.
What were you watching on the Bicentennial?
CELINA - A Bicentennial quarter minted in 1976 is still worth 25 cents. But to a historian, a TV Guide magazine from the week of July 3-9, 1976, is absolutely priceless.
Officials eye ticket shed plan for Barrenbrugge
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Board of Education members this week established a districtwide cybersecurity program and continued an ongoing discussion over possible renovations to the Barrenbrugge Athletic Park.
Mercer unemployment steady, Auglaize drops in May
COLUMBUS - Ohio's unemployment rate continued its steady descent in May, dropping from 3.9% in April to 3.7%, while the rate in Auglaize County also experienced a small drop. Unemployment in Mercer County was unchanged from April to May.
Getting the bats out
Grand Lake back to winning ways with big victory
CELINA - It took Grand Lake until July 20 to pick up its 10th win on the year a season ago, but the 2026 Mariners clearly have a different feel.
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Cavaliers shut out Indians
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ross Riethman pitched a two-hit shutout and Coldwater scored in every inning to pick up the 11-0 win over Fort Recovery in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Tuesday night at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
New Bremen council considers gas pipeline easement
By Erin Gardner
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Village Council on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance to allow a pipeline easement with the village's gas company.
The easement allows Vectern Energy Delivery of Ohio, doing business as CenterPoint Energy, to cross the village-owned canal. [More]
Schulze rolls 300 in Columbus
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater senior Clay Schulze had a milestone day and nearly reached the final 10 bowlers as the United States High School Bowling Federation's national championships concluded at Columbus Square Palace Bowl in Columbus. [More]
Obituaries on June 23rd, 2026
Valerie Leistner
Valerie S. (Brookhart) Leistner, age 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefull [More]
Joseph Brackman
Joseph "Joe" I. Brackman, age 74, of St. Joe, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2 [More]
Local pictures on June 23rd, 2026
Subscriber stories on June 23rd, 2026
Celina Council advances Cooper rezoning measures
CELINA - City councilors on Monday moved forward with the eventual rezoning of a property on Industrial Drive to facilitate a Cooper Farms food processing plant.
A tribute to Ohio's courthouses
New film features images and history from across state
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COLUMBUS - Created as part of America 250, the Supreme Court of Ohio's documentary "Where Justice Settled: The Story o
St. Marys approves data center moratorium
ST. MARYS - City councilors this week passed legislation temporarily banning data centers within the city limits of St. Marys, making it the first municipality to do so in the area.
Man charged for child sex abuse materials
CELINA - A 20-year-old Celina man was indicted last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on more than 10 charges related to child sexual abuse images.
Engineer: Check corn growth at intersections
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart is reminding landowners and farmers that corn that has been planted and is encroaching in the road rights-of-way can be a very serious sight problem on the narrower township and county roads.
Runs in abundance
Celina plates 19 runs in first two innings to beat Fort Recovery
CELINA - Three batters into the bottom of the first inning, Celina scored its first run against Fort Recovery in Monday's ACME game.
The Bulldogs never stopped, sending 14 players to the plate in the frame en route to a 19-1, five inning win over the Indians (0-6) at Montgomery Field.
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Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Crowds flock to Governor's Cup Regatta
Powerful boats thrill thousands on Grand Lake
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Thousands of people flocked to Lake Shore Drive this weekend to take in the 2026 Governor's Cup Regatta.
The hydroplane races were organized by Veterans Forever Inc. and featured the American Power Boat Association's Eastern Divisional Title race on Saturday and the Governor's Cup on Sunday. [More]
Obituaries on June 22nd, 2026
Nancy Unrast
Nancy A. Unrast, age 69, of Maria Stein, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home. [More]
Thomas Wehrkamp
Thomas W. Wehrkamp, age 86 of St. Henry, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
Lawrence Larkin
Lawrence Larkin, age 89, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Carla Bayman
Carla Bayman, 73, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 6:05 P.M. Friday, June 19, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
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Local contestants fare well in Miss Ohio program
CELINA - Miss Lake Festival royalty performed well in the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program over the weekend.
Mackenzie Harmer, 19, St. Henry, bearing
Weekend Split
Grand Lake snaps skid on Saturday, loses on Sunday
CELINA - To snap a three-game losing streak, Grand Lake needed some good old-fashioned grit.
The Mariners did just that, using three home runs and turning three double plays to hold on to beat Flag City 5-4 on Saturday night at Montgomery Field in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League play.
Bowlers compete at nationals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The boys bowling teams from Celina and Coldwater and girls team from Celina competed at the 2026 United States High
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