Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 9:00AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
Local groundskeeper loves overseeing state nature preserve
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - For the last five years, Ron Westgerdes has regularly traversed the 47 acres of swamp forest known as Baker Woods State Nature Preserve.
The 70-year-old unofficial groundskeeper is a volunteer for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and keeps the primeval forest's 1.25-mile trails clear of debris. He sometimes must reroute the path because of fallen trees or heavily saturated earth. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Senior Night for the Celina girls soccer team was a successful night as well as an abundant night as the Bulldogs scored five goals in each half to pick up a 10-0 win over Kenton in Western Buckeye League action at the soccer stadium.
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Obituaries on October 1st, 2014
Joann D. Keller Barhorst, 76, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Sept. 30, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Brother Gabriel Bridges, C.PP.S., 82, died at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 2014, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. He had been in declining health. [More]
Betty N. Dumbauld, 94, Celina, passed away at 12:48 a.m. Sept. 29, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
George Stott, 65, Knoxville, Tenn., and formerly of Celina, died Sept. 29, 2014, in Knoxville. [More]
Local pictures on October 1st, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 1st, 2014
WAPAKONETA - Two Mercer County women testified Tuesday about a Montezuma man who last year allegedly took their photos in varying degrees of undress.
Consultant gives views at Fall Breakfast Forum
CELINA - The local and national economic forecast is rosy except for a lack of skilled workers to fill newly created jobs.
That was part of the mes
CELINA - A Union City man convicted of killing Robert and Colleen Grube has filed an appeal with the Third District Court of Appeals in Lima, according to court records.
Law enforcement and school officials in St. Marys and Celina are investigating recent vandalism at stadiums in both cities.
The damage - spray-pain
New business located in Celina
CELINA - Derek Vogel took a leap of faith four years ago when he opened Vogel's Bake Shop in St. Marys.
Last Thursday, Vogel, 31, went "completely out on a limb" and opened a second shop, which will be open every day of the week, on East Market Street in Celina.
ST. MARYS - The Defiance Bulldogs figured out in a hurry last evening the same thing that five other Western Buckeye League teams already have discovered: the St. Marys Roughriders are on a mission for the league title.
VAN WERT - Celina's schedule has been brutally challenging this season. Wins have been hard to come by, especially with a young nucleus.
The Bul
Tuesday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
Maura Hoying tied her own school record with four goals as Coldwater improved to 5-5-1 with 11-0 non-conference win over Crestview Tuesday evening in Convoy.