Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 6:08PM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 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...Until 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 6:05PM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow tapering off this evening. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
DNA sent to firm to obtain more details
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff's Office personnel have sent a DNA profile extracted from human bones discovered a year ago outside of Celina to a private company to obtain a more detailed profile of the homicide victim.
Sheriff Jeff Grey, talking to Grand Lake Rotarians this morning, said his office had sent the DNA to the company in December. The results of its examination, including a possible composite drawing of the victim, should arrive in March or April, he said. [More]
Obituaries on January 5th, 2017
Mary E. Dobie, 91, of Wapakoneta, died 11:30 p.m., Sun. Jan. 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. [More]
Kathryn Louise (Pfister) Hierholzer, age 90, of Celina, passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Richard Faller, Coldwater, died on Jan. 5, 2017, at his residence.
Arrangemen [More]
Dorothy Ellen O'Brien, 95, of Celina, Ohio passed away Jan 3, 2017 at the Celina Manor. [More]
Herlinda "Linda" Herreria Santos Perez Castillo, age 86, of Celina, Ohio died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Celina Manor, Celina, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on January 5th, 2017
Subscriber stories on January 5th, 2017
Crashes claimed seven lives last year
The number of traffic fatalities across the Grand Lake area in 2016 was lower than in the previous year.
Mercer County Sheriff's deputies investigated three crashes that caused three deaths. In the past five years, Mercer County has seen an average of about six fatal accidents per year.
Montezuma
MONTEZUMA - Village council members on Wednesday approved the 2017 budget, totaling $552,518.
In the general fund, $45,112 was appropriated, The fund covers $4,175 for salaries, including $750 for the mayor, $1,575 for council members and $1,850 for the clerk-treasurer.
Area native focus of video
CELINA - An area group has turned to a popular internet site to promote interest in the arts.
The Lake Area Arts Group has launched a series of YouTube videos to showcase the artistic talents of people with local ties.
Friday Night Spotlight
By COLIN FOSTER and GARY R. RASBERRY
sports@dailystandard.com
Fort Recovery hopes to be in the Midwest Athletic Conference title conversation as the season wears on.