Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 12:05AM EDT until July 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
59° 59° Wed 88° Wed 88° 69° 69° Thu 92° Thu 92° slight chance
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Obituaries on April 17th, 2025
Jan E. Schlickman, 87, of Willshire, OH, passed away at his residence on Wednes [More]
Stories on April 17th, 2025
CELINA - To raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month, a local high school student is spearheading a mental health family fun day.
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Officials still working out plans, fees for pool use
CELINA - City council is in the midst of formulating rental agreements for two private summer recreational swim and dive teams wanting to use Bryson Memorial Swimming Pool this summer.
ST. MARYS - Amid biennium budget deliberations in Columbus, the St. Marys City Schools administration met with their state senator this week to plead their case against the House's recent proposal, in which the district could lose at least $6 million in savings.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools joined the growing chorus of area school districts concerned about the state's pending biennium budget at their regular board meeting on Monday night. [More]
CELINA - A 62-year-old Celina man was sentenced to probation on Wednesday after allegedly causing the death of his dog through physical harm.
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Mercer County officials are reminding ag producers to avoid creating hazards and maintenance problems as they plant near roadways this spring.
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Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has issued the following advisory on road closings due to construction work in Mercer County:

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There are many fascinating mysteries in the Mercer County Historical Museum with donated artifacts that are sometimes difficult to figure out.
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St. Marys gets walk-off win over Celina in WBL baseball
ST. MARYS - Twice St. Marys had chances to get a walk-off win over Celina, only to leave the bases loaded.
Grady Hughes made sure there would not be a third time. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway scored in the top of the first inning and added to the lead throughout to earn its second straight baseball victory with a 7-3 win at Delphos Jefferson on Wednesday. The Panthers get back to .500 at 5-5.
Local pictures on April 17th, 2025