High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 2:12AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
28° 28° Thu 45° Thu 45° 36° 36° slight chance Fri 54° Fri 54° slight chance
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020
Obituaries on April 1st, 2020
John T. Roth, age 78, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Beverly Elaine (Kooken) Petrie, age 76, originally from Dayton, Ohio, passed aw [More]
Betty P. Crouch, age 85, a resident of the Celina Manor, was welcomed home by God and her heavenly family on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 4:47 pm. [More]
Linda Louise Dues, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, died Tuesday morning March 31, 2020 at The James Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
Stories on April 1st, 2020
Nurse on the front lines of virus fight in New Orleans
YORKSHIRE - Seeking out a new medical experience, Premier Health X-ray technician Lauren Bohman landed her first travel assignment in New Orleans. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials have reported two new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing Mercer County's total number of positive cases to four. [More]
Governor extends statewide schools closure through May 1
Local educators and students are preparing for another month of remote learning after Gov. Mike DeWine and Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton on Monday ordered schools to remain closed through May 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social distancing doesn't mean you have to stop caring for your community, as several local individuals and business owners have shown by helping those in need.
Mercer County's unemployment rate dropped from 3.3% in January to 3.1% in February, maintaining the lowest unemployment rate in the state, a status it has maintained since March 2016.
Attorney General Dave Yost urges Ohioans to watch out for thieves as stimulus payments arrive from the federal government.
"Thieves are drooling at
Spring Spotlight
Coldwater pole-vaulting ace in holding pattern with spring season delayed
This season was looking like it would be a shining moment for Jessica Break.
The Coldwater senior was all set for her final hurrah as a member of the Cavalier track and field team and was looking to go out strong before heading to college.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass has been the public face at state tournaments in presenting trophies and honoring teams. [More]
Local pictures on April 1st, 2020