Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 12:29PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts near 55 MPH are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 12:29PM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 50 mph expected. Isolated gusts near 55 MPH are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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St. Henry rolls to first state girls basketball championship
By Joe Schatz

DAYTON - To get to the mountain top, you have to overcome some tough conditions.
After losing guard Morgan Baumer, center Molly Wendel and the school's power during the pregame practice, St. Henry kept climbing and reached the peak in a 53-34 win over Canton Central Catholic for the program's first state title Friday night at UD Arena. [More]
By Erin Gardner
High winds on Friday caused extensive damage across the state, including in Mercer and Auglaize counties, resulting in a slew of injury accidents, overturned semitrailers, structural damage, downed power lines, road closures and ditch fires.
There were no fatalities in Mercer County, Sheriff Doug Timmerman said Friday. [More]
Obituaries on March 14th, 2026
Cynthia H. "Cindy" LeVan, 63, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday [More]
Mark A. Siefring died on March 6, 2026 at age 75.
A celebration of life is se [More]
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In Fort Recovery, a historic treasure will shine again
FORT RECOVERY - Untouched for over 80 years, the Fort Recovery Morvilius Opera House will soon begin its second act as locals finish up the six-year-long restoration of the historic landmark.
CELINA - A South Carolina man was arrested in Celina Thursday and charged for drug possession in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
A criminal compl
State Wrestling Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Cash Patrick's wait for his first match of the day was longer than the actual match.
The Celina sophomore made quick work in his Division II 285-pound opener at the state wrestling tournament on Friday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.
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Today In History
New York man arrested in Fort
From staff reports
CELINA - A 54-year-old New York man was arrested by Fort Recovery police Wednesday for reportedly attempting identity fraud at four different Mercer County banks.
A news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale states a criminal complaint was filed against Robert Candidus for one count of identity fraud, a fifth-degree felony. [More]
Obituaries on March 13th, 2026
Ethan D. Elshoff, 31, of Troy, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving [More]
Edith Gray was born on December 9, 1928, in Jonesboro, IN, to the late Harley & [More]
Michael Frank Hoelscher, age 89, of Celina, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, [More]
Donald F. Meyer, 87, died at his home in The Villages, Florida on March 6.
A [More]
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LIMA - A 53-year-old Haitian man pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor homicide and manslaughter charges in Lima Municipal Court Thursday for his involvement in a multi-car collision that left a father and son dead in February.
Reviewing Ohio's transportation history
CELINA - Ohio's transportation history is a long story made up of rivers, rails and roads.
About a dozen locals learned all about their ancestors'
St. Henry overcomes injury, deficit for comeback victory
FAIRBORN - Trailing by 10 points entering the fourth quarter and having lost a key player in the first quater, St. Henry's season looked like it was coming to an end at the hands of Harvest Prep.
OPSMA All-Northwest District Boys Basketball
The Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its All-Northwest District boys basketball honors on Thursday, with the Midwest Athletic Conference earning several top honors.
Big Walnut junior Sydney Mobley was named the 2026 Ohio Ms. Basketball by a wide margin in a vote by members of the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.
By Gary R. Rasberry
MARIA STEIN - Alea Pohlman is already familiar with some of the facilities at Ohio Northern University.
That familiarity played a big part in the Marion Local senior signing with the Polar Bears to take part in the track and field program on Wednesday evening. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - It will be a family reunion at Defiance College, as St. Henry's Max Delzeith announced Wednesday he will join his older brother Devin as a Yellowjacket next season.
"We were on the same team in high school but I never got to play wi [More]
Obituaries on March 12th, 2026
James H. Scheer, age 98, of New Bremen, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. [More]
In Loving Memory of Donald F. Meyer
Born: 10/04/1938 - Died: 03/06/2026
Don [More]
Janice Giesler Bollenbacher passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Divine [More]
Norma Jane Ebbing, 84, died Feb. 28, 2026, in St. Marys.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. [More]
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CELINA - Mercer County Health District's finances appear to be on the upswing, thanks in part to a recent property tax advance and controlled department expenses.
ROCKFORD - Several community members and coaches voiced their opinions about - with the majority against - Parkway potentially moving out of the Midwest Athletic Conference and into the Northwest Conference during the district's regular school board meeting on Wednesday.
CELINA - In 2017, Wright State University was in dire financial straights with just 23 days of cash on hand, WSU president Sue Edwards told an audience gathered Wednesday morning at Lake Campus for the 2026 Regional Workforce Summit.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Several funding measures, utility ordinances and personnel matters were approved Wednesday night as the New Knoxville Village Council worked through a full agenda and recognized two members of the community for their years of service.
While cataloging the multitude of artifacts at the Riley House Museum, our staff is sometimes fooled by our first impression of what that item actual
2026 State Wrestling Tournament Preview
Patrick striving to bring home state title
Four to three.
That final score in a loss in a 2025 district consolation match to Norwalk's Cooper Gee has gnawed at Cash Patrick.
The Celina then-freshman had been injured trying to fight his way to a top four finish and a state berth, only to see his season end two matches short of the goal.
Miami University jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in handing Kent State a 65-58 loss in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference women's basketball tournament on Wednesday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City officials are in the process of drafting legislation that would permit residential beekeeping in Celina.
Almost two years ago, city officials were on the verge of taking action on the issue, directing city administrators to produce an ordinance for their consideration. For whatever reason, the policy never materialized and the initiative fizzled out. [More]
From staff reports
The Fort Recovery Area Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations during its 2025 Annual Awards Banquet Monday night at the Fort Recovery American Legion.
"The people and businesses recognized tonight r [More]
Obituaries on March 11th, 2026
Barbara Marie Stucke, age 58, of Cincinnati, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. [More]
Karen Esther Vogel Vornholt, previously of St. Marys, Ohio and Harris, Missouri [More]
Robert Everett Brannon, 60, St. Marys Township, Auglaize County, died Feb. 23, 2026, at his residence near Grand Lake. [More]
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Making the best of the jolty rite of spring
CELINA - For drivers everywhere, spring means warmer temperatures, allergy-inducing pollen, severe weather and potentially hazardous potholes, resulting in costly damage.
CELINA - City council's decision to purchase a 1.8-acre vacant lot from Mercer Health was the result of a "multi-month" effort to attempt to secure a site to build a new firehouse, Celina Mayor Jeff Hazel insisted at this week's council meeting as he sought to quell accusations to the contrary.
COLDWATER - Coldwater board of education members on Tuesday approved one-year contracts for two longtime district administrators.
After a brief exe
The Mercer County Educational Service Center hosted 18 area students for its annual Mercer County Spelling Bee Monday, with students from across the county competing in a challenging contest that lasted 14 rounds.
VANDALIA - In their MAC opener against Fort Recovery, Marion Local nearly saw an early lead slip before grinding out a win.
You could say the team
Division IV Girls Basketball State Preview
After losing in the district semifinals last season to a Minster team that ended up going to the final four, the St. Henry girls basketball team redoubled its focus for this season.
Division I Girls Bowling State Champions
Team:
Marissa Hole, Senior
Mallory Fortman, Senior
Kayana Wills, Senior
Chloe Bruce, Junior
Brynly Huber, Junior
Ryann Eckhardt, Junior
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