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Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Gift to school is cut above

Rose Construction donates machine for STEM class

By William Kincaid

COLDWATER - Building contractor Joe Rose admits he balked at an invitation to lend a helping hand to Coldwater Middle School's robotics programs aligned with the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics curriculum.

"Robots have nothing to do [More]

No. 1 Wauseon ousts Celina

By Gary R. Rasberry

FINDLAY - Celina had the right game plan for top-ranked Wauseon.

But in the end, the Indians were just too tough as they ended the Bulldogs' season with a 51-19 trouncing in the Division II boys basketball sectional final on Friday night at Findlay High School. [More]

Obituaries on March 3rd, 2018

Orville Borchers Jr.

Orville Borchers Jr., 71, Versailles, died March 2, 2018, at Versailles Health [More]

Local pictures on March 3rd, 2018

Subscriber stories on March 3rd, 2018

Chief sees need for boat

CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters wants to buy a new fire rescue and recovery vessel containing enough open space for personnel to administer life support to numerous potential victims in an emergency on Grand Lake.

Latta talks taxes, gun laws in visit

CELINA - U.S. House members have already passed legislation to beef up background checks on gun buyers, but the bill still awaits Senate action, Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, said on Friday.

Traffic stop ends with drug arrest

From staff reports

CELINA - A 29-year-old Celina woman was arrested just after midnight Friday and was being held at the Mercer County jail on drug charges.

Redskins fall in state semifinals

Division II Boys State Bowling Tournament

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

St. Henry soared to the top seed in qualifying at the Division II boys state bowling tournament on Friday, but its run to a state title was stopped by eventual state champion Mechanicsburg in the championship round semifinals.

MAC marches on

Cavs, Indians capture sectional crowns

ELIDA - Fort Recovery claimed its third straight sectional title on Friday, defeating Van Buren 54-46 at the Fieldhouse in Elida.

And in the nightcap, the Coldwater Cavaliers captured their first sectional crown since 2014-15 with a 60-54 victory over Lima Central Catholic.

Skins, Wildcats advance

COLDWATER - St. Henry and Minster each demonstrated flashes of explosive offense in capturing Division IV sectional titles at the Palace in Coldwater on Friday night.

Flyers, Cardinals advance

Area Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Marion Local pulled away from Temple Christian in the second half, highlighted by an 18-2 run in the fourth quarter, to win the Division IV Bath sectional final 63-33 on Friday night at Bath High School.

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