Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing. Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.
CELINA - City councilors on Monday night acted on a pair of ordinances that would authorize the appropriation of nearly $370,000 for multiple critical projects, including water line replacements, elevator repairs and new flooring for the police department. [More]
COLDWATER - A local woman is advocating for survivors of traumatic brain injuries after she was involved in a critical car crash 32 years ago that forced her to relearn basic functions. [More]
ST. MARYS - City councilors addressed multiple concerns from residents, including high electric bills, city restrooms and soot from the St. Marys Foundry at Monday's regular meeting.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Village Council at Monday night's regular meeting approved third and final reading of an ordinance to appropriate more than $5,000 in OneOhio opioid funds toward a K-9 purchase for the New Bremen Police Department.
COLDWATER - Coldwater village councilors Monday learned the Coldwater police department will continue to provide police coverage to Mercer County Community Hospital.
CELINA - A 64-year-old St. Henry man previously convicted of child sex crimes was indicted last week by a Mercer County grand jury on charges related to soliciting and child sex abuse images.
CELINA - A 38-year-old Rockford man and a 42-year-old Rockford woman were arrested in Celina on Sunday for methamphetamine possession, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry village councilors approved their 2025 budget, renewed employee health insurance despite a cost increase and weighed a major upgrade to the village's tennis courts Monday night.
Despite the area's recent unprecedented outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, known as bird flu, the Auglaize County Fair and Darke County Fair will hold poultry shows during the 2025 fair season, according to recent fair announcements.
Minster improves to 3-0 on season with win over Elida
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Addi Inskeep's three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning sparked another big day at the plate for the Minster softball team as the Wildcats improved to 3-0 on the season with a 10-2 win over Elida on Monday afternoon at Four Seasons Park.
Several local athletes received All-Ohio recognition as the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association announced its postseason honors for Divisions IV, V, VI and VII in girls basketball on Monday.
