Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 4 at 2:51PM EDT until April 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 97 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FRANKLIN LICKING MADISON UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK HARDIN LOGAN MIAMI SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LONDON, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, SIDNEY, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, WAPAKONETA, AND WEST JEFFERSON.
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Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Managers thankful for state COVID aid
By William Kincaid
Mercer and Auglaize counties fairs are both in line to receive a much needed $50,000 to help out with substantial revenue losses caused by COVID-19 related disruptions.
Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine this week signed Senate Bill 109 into law, providing $4.7 million to the Ohio Department of Agriculture to distribute evenly to all 94 county and independent agricultural societies, according to an ODA news release. [More]
Bulldogs run-rule Fostoria
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - For a Celina team that has struggled to bring runs across this season, Wednesday was just what the doctor ordered.
The Bulldogs scored in every inning, including 10 in a wild fourth inning en route to opening the Division II baseball sectional with a 21-1 win over Fostoria at Montgomery Field. [More]
Obituaries on May 20th, 2021
Karlene E. Speicher, 88, of Wapakoneta and formerly of Celina, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 4:55 p.m. at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
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State $1M vaccine lotto is popular
CELINA - More than 1 million people have entered Ohio's COVID-19 vaccine lottery that will award five $1 million prizes and five full-ride college scholarships since registration opened Tuesday, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
MONTEZUMA - Council members meeting Wednesday recommended Mercer County commissioners award a $379,000 contract for a drainage project to Shinn Brothers, Celina, whose bid came in well below the engineer's $460,000 estimate for the work.
Elections officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties this week certified the results of the May 4 special election via a process called the official canvas.
Staff reports
With recent announcements about changes to health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio and guidance from the CDC, it is
Staff reports
The city of Celina is flushing hydrants at several locations between 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. through Friday, according to a news release from the city.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster took a 5-0 lead after three innings on the way to an 8-2 win over Riverdale in the Division III baseball sectional opener in Mount Blanchard on Wednesday.