Fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein suffered a devastating fire Thursday afternoon. Fire departments from Mercer, Drake and Auglaize Counties responded with trucks, manpower and a water relay to the community.

Photos by Abigail Miller and Ryan Snyder.

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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 8:03AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* 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.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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