Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 3:15AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity combined with very warm low temperatures can be especially hazardous as the overnight hours provide little relief from the heat. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
63° 63° slight chance Fri 84° Fri 84° 68° 68° Sat 89° Sat 89°
Monday, March 5th, 2018
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Lake Improvement Association members on Saturday set their goals for the year, including better collaboration with other groups and government agencies to improve Grand Lake's water quality.
LIA President Nick Rentz said the goals reflect [More]
St. Marys places fifth; several bowlers earn All-Ohio honors
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater girls bowling team made a great charge to the championship match of the Division II girls state tournament, only to be stopped by Fairport Harding, giving the Cavaliers the runner-up trophy on Saturday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. [More]
Obituaries on March 5th, 2018
Orville "Orv" W. Borchers Jr., age 71, Versailles, passed away of natural cause [More]
Lois Kathryn Fox "Grandma Fox," age 97, of Celina, went to be with her Lord and [More]
Frederick A. "Fritz" Schulz, 87, of Celina, formerly of Ft. Wayne, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Celina Manor. [More]
Magaret Geise, 85, Sidney, died on March 4, 2018, at Fairhaven Shelby County Ho [More]
Daniel J. "Dan" Kohler, 51, of Rockford, OH formerly of Botkins, died 3:32 a.m., Sat. March 3, 2018, at Mercer Co. Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH. [More]
Jack Naseman, 71, Saint Marys, died suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Saint Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. [More]
Mary Ann C. Bruns, 89, formerly of Coldwater, died on March 4, 2018, at her residence in Columbus. [More]
Ruth E. Sites, age 85, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her residence. [More]
Bruce Edward Saintignon, age 62, of Montezuma, passed away peacefully on Friday [More]
Craig A. Albright, 71, St. Marys, died at 12:23 a.m. March 5, 2018, at his resi [More]
Local pictures on March 5th, 2018
Subscriber stories on March 5th, 2018
U.S. Rep. says retaliation against tariff threat could hurt farmers
PIQUA - President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has prompted backlash from U.S. trading partners, and U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, says any retaliation may affect agricultural exports.
Pets can live longer, happier lives, local veterinarians say
Old dogs may not be able to learn new tricks, but with proper care, they could live much longer, happier lives.
Area veterinarians are stressing the importance of owners' knowing their pets' changing needs as they enter their geriatric years.
CELINA - Two Celina men were charged on Saturday after police officers recovered 34 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
Wildcats defeat Indians for third straight district title
WAPAKONETA - The Minster girls basketball team three-peated as Division IV district champions on Saturday night.
The fourth-ranked Wildcats did so with a 53-40 victory over the eighth-ranked Fort Recovery Indians in an All-Midwest Athletic Conference championship game at Wapakoneta High School.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys' bowling team will participate in its first state tournament since 2008 after winning the Division I district title on Saturday at Star Lanes in Port Clinton.