Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* 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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Parkway
By Jesse P. Pollack
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Police Department will operate a satellite office in Parkway High School to boost security and student safety.
"I've been discussing this with (Rockford Police) Chief (Paul) May for the past three or four months, and I think it will be a valuable aspect of our school," superintendent Greg Puthoff said at Tuesday night's Parkway Local Schools Board of Education meeting. [More]
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - The Queen and David Bowie song "Under Pressure" began playing Tuesday night at the conclusion of the Marion Local and Fort Recovery game.
It was the soundtrack to Marion Local's night.
The defending Midwest Athletic Conference champion Flyers found themselves under pressure all night and were knocked from the unbeaten ranks by the Indians with a 45-31 loss at Fort Site Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on December 9th, 2015
John H. McGee, age 73 residing in Tipp City, Ohio, passed away Friday December 4, 2015 at Sycamore Hospital. [More]
Alma Marguerite "Marge" Miller, 98, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning, December 7, 2015. [More]
Jerry R. Moore, 78, of St. Marys, OH and formerly of Tipp City, OH, died 4:28 p.m. Wednesday November 25, 2015 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. [More]
Harold J. Andrews, age 88, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home Celina, Ohio. [More]
Dr. Victor J. Stegall, 70, of New Bremen, Ohio, died suddenly on Sunday, December 6, 2015. [More]
Local pictures on December 9th, 2015
Subscriber stories on December 9th, 2015
St. Marys football stadium
ST. MARYS - School board members are considering conducting a feasibility study that would include interviews with residents about whether to improve the existing football stadium or build a new one.
WAPAKONETA - All employees of the Auglaize County Health Department will receive a 62-cent-per-hour raise, effective Jan. 1.
The health board approved the action after an executive session during its regular meeting Tuesday.
WAPAKONETA - County commissioners are considering adding a part-time position to sustain workforce development in the county.
New Bremen economic d
COLDWATER - A local charity wants to use school district property for a go-kart race during next summer's Coldwater Community Picnic.
Coldwater Exempted Village Schools Board of Education members on Tuesday night also approved putting a levy renewal issue on the March ballot.
A county official hopes the protocol for investigating certain pollution complaints can be changed once oversight of county soil and conservation districts is transferred from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
WAPAKONETA - A 36-year-old officer was selected as 2015 Trooper of the Year at the local Ohio State Highway Patrol post.
The selection of Trooper Joshua J. Carter is in recognition of his outstanding service this year at the Wapakoneta post.
CELINA - After having a double-digit lead cut to a single point, Celina finally regained its scoring touch.
The Bulldogs went on a 12-0 run to pad
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened its Western Buckeye League wrestling season with a super-triangular match featuring Bath, Elida and Defiance, with Celina facing Bath and Elida.