Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today. Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon. Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 11:13PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds have begun to increase in strength late this evening. Some gusts of 35-45 mph will be possible tonight through the early morning hours. Be cautious if driving, especially on east-to-west oriented roads.
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today. Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon. Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 11:13PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds have begun to increase in strength late this evening. Some gusts of 35-45 mph will be possible tonight through the early morning hours. Be cautious if driving, especially on east-to-west oriented roads.
Celina couple makes surprise stop on way to birthing center
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - On one of the coldest days of December, a Celina woman gave birth to her third son in the back of a van on the side of U.S. Route 30, just where it crosses into Indiana. Her husband caught their son while her mother and mother-in-law watched from the back seat - and a sheriff's deputy and highway patrolman gave them all a rare police escort to the intended birthing center. [More]
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:10 P.M., Marilyn Kay Sommer of New Bremen quietly passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. [More]
CELINA - The City of Celina has directed its insurance company, Stolly Insurance, to perform a risk assessment of its computer systems, the first step toward putting a freshly enacted local cybersecurity program into action.
MARIA STEIN - Demolition crews Wednesday removed a large portion of the bell tower of the iconic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, an action deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the surrounding area following the collapse of the church's west wall on Dec. 29.
Former NASCAR driver coming to St. Henry for annual fundraiser
Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman took one look at the long list of NASCAR superstars that have been the feature speaker at the Evening for Race Fans and knew it was something he wanted to be a part of.
ROCKFORD - Rockford residents on Tuesday again heard an update on the mailing delays plaguing the village and other parts of the state.
Mayor Ron Searight said in his report during the regular council meeting that the village has experienced residents' water bills not being delivered on time, touching on a topic he has been addressing for a year. [More]
St. Marys holds on to beat Parkway to end losing streak
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - When you're due, you're due.
St. Marys boys basketball coach Tim Barga felt as such after his Roughriders outlasted a furious rally from Parkway to leave Panther Gymnasium with a 54-51 win, snapping St. Marys' six-game losing streak [More]
CELINA - Mercer County stands to receive $729,300 in federal funds to improve housing conditions for low- to moderate-income families.
Later this month, the Mercer County Commissioners will submit a request to the state for the release of federal funds through the Ohio Department of Development.
CELINA - A 45-year-old Tipp City man was sentenced to a year of probation with suspended jail time this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after issuing a bad check worth a little over $6,500 to a local candle company.
MINSTER - Minster village councilors approved first reading Tuesday of an ordinance that would allow village residents to participate in a program designed to reduce energy consumption during summer peak periods.
Spencerville pulled ahead of St. Marys in the third quarter and held off the Roughriders in the fourth to leave Grand Lake Health System Court with a 32-31 win in non-conference girls basketball action between the neighbors on State Route 66.
CELINA - Austin Novitzke made his commitment to Wittenberg official, as the Celina bowler will take his talents to Springfield and bowl for the Tigers.
WAPAKONETA - A $10.15 million Ohio Department of Transportation safety improvement project that will entail the installation of a single-lane roundabout at the northbound Interstate 75 to U.S. Route 33 ramp intersection has been fast-tracked, with construction likely to get started this summer. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Village councilors on Monday night passed legislation to enter into an agreement with an engineering firm to complete the next step of an ongoing wastewater system study and plan.
COLDWATER - It took five periods of action, but Coldwater picked up a balanced 45-42 win over Jackson Center at the Palace in non-conference boys basketball action.
The powerhouse teams of the Western Buckeye League and Midwest Athletic Conference squared off in bowling competition on Monday as Coldwater traveled to Varsity Lanes to take on St. Marys.
ROCKFORD - Days after finding itself on the wrong end of a 64-34 scoreline, Parkway more than doubled that point total and fended off a pesky Adams Central team 72-62 in a border battle Saturday night at Panther Gymnasium.
CELINA- The country's current Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak that kicked off in 2022 continues despite no detections in an Ohio commercial poultry operation since April.
CELINA - Mercer and Auglaize counties are set to receive over $100,000 each for various 2025 Community Development Block Grant projects, Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced last week in a news release.
Start the New Year off right by participating in the 2026 Cabin Fever Hike Series with Heritage Trails Park District.
Bundle up the family for a winter hike along the Miami and Erie Canal 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11. The hike will kick off at the Lockkeepers House, located at 22 S. Water St., New Bremen.
St. Henry held Crestview to 24 points over the final three quarters to remain unbeaten in girls basketball action with a 65-34 win on Saturday afternoon at Redskin Gymnasium.
