Frost Advisory issued April 5 at 1:22PM EDT until April 6 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* 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 Watch issued April 5 at 1:22PM EDT until April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* 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.
Today 46° Today 46° 36° 36° frost Tomorrow 50° Tomorrow 50° 25° 25°
Friday, October 18th, 2024
The Smash Burger is an Instant Celina Hit
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For a soft opening with little fanfare, Smash City Grill saw good sales on Thursday afternoon as its staff churned out smash burgers, chili dogs, ice cream nachos and other comfort foods.
Located in downtown Celina at 109 W. Logan St., Smash City Grill has set up shop in the former Dairy Cone, which was long a community institution frequented by generations of families and children. [More]
Granville Township
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- South Central Mercer Fire District officials are asking voters to approve a five-year, 2.5-mills replacement levy to continue funding fire protection operations.
If approved, the levy would collect $501,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $87.50 a year, according to the Mercer County Auditor' Office. [More]
By Abigail Miller
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Butler Township voters will decide on a five-year, 1.8-mills renewal fire protection levy on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The funds would be used to upgrade fire department equipment and keep up with state and federal mandates. [More]
New Knoxville wins tournament opener over Ridgemont
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW KNOXVILLE - Whatever nerves New Knoxville had in the opening set of its Division VII sectional volleyball match, they dissipated quickly.
The Rangers advanced to the Shawnee district semifinals with a 25-10, 25-5, 25-6 win over Ridgemont at the Barn on Thursday night, improving to 13-10 on the season. [More]
Obituaries on October 18th, 2024
Beatrice "Bea" Lehman, 93, of Saint Marys, died 12:52 P.M. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her residence. [More]
James Krieg, age 76, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Ohio State University Hospitals. [More]
Naomi A. Johnson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, on her birthday, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Dorothy M. Wietholter, 94, of Celina, Ohio, died 12:25 A.M. Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home. [More]
Local pictures on October 18th, 2024
Subscriber stories on October 18th, 2024
Truck repair firm to open a 2nd location
CELINA - JB Services and Parts will soon open a second location near the intersection of State Route 219 and U.S. Route 127.
Mercer County commiss
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys volleyball team ended its season on Thursday in losing in three sets to Shelby in the Division IV sectional tournament at Shelby High School. The loss drops the Roughriders to 6-17 on the season.
ROSSBURG - 2022 Eldora Super Stock Track Champion Nick Bowers finally broke through for his first win of the 2024 season on Thursday night as the Dirt Track World Championship kicked off at Eldora Speedway.
Be the 'best possible driver'
CELINA - To be the best possible driver, area driving school instructors urge even experienced motorists to enroll in a refresher course and retake the driving test.