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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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Monday, September 8th, 2025
By Mike Ernst
ROSSBURG - There is little doubt that Ricky Thornton Jr. is one of the biggest stars in Dirt Late Model racing. He has won a Lucas Oil Late Model Series championship and has wins at track all over the country.
However, one track he has struggled at throughout his career is Eldora Speedway and the World 100. Thornton had just one top five finish in six career starts in the World 100. [More]
Obituaries on September 8th, 2025
Farm Boy to Fighter Pilot
Walter, known to all as Walt, grew up on a Chickasa [More]
Tim R. Fischer, age 63 of Celina, Ohio passed away on September 3, 2025 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Nancy, 81 of Celina, Ohio, passed peacefully with her children by her side at 2 P.M. on September 4, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Elaine Maurer, age 98, of Celina, a former long-time Mendon resident, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Trustwell Living at Miller Place, in Celina. [More]
Cindy Cook, 86, Celina, died Sept. 7, 2025, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on September 8th, 2025
Subscriber stories on September 8th, 2025
An expert on slithering reptiles says the Grand Lake varieties are really kind of nice
CELINA - Folks out and about enjoying Grand Lake and its environs may encounter six species of snakes which have been documented in Mercer and Auglaize counties, according to Doug Wynn, a retired high school ecology teacher and award-winning herpetologist.
MINSTER - The morning start time did not hamper the Minster volleyball team.
The Wildcats snapped a two-match losing streak in defeating Celina 25-14, 25-20, 25-15 in a Grand Lake-area contest at Wildcat Gymnasium. Both teams enter the week with matching 4-6 records.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls captured the team title in the Section 2 Varsity division at the Mason Invitational at Corwin Nixon/Pine Hill Park.