Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight.
West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Obituaries on December 31st, 2025
Lawrence "Fats" Orville Kunk, age 69, of Yorkshire - Osgood Road in Yorkshire, [More]
Phyllis Sherman, age 92 of Minster, OH passed away at 7:20 PM on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Judith Marie Bernard was born June 24, 1962 to the late Elmer and Mary (Harner) Bernard of St. Henry, and passed away December 25, 2025. [More]
Stories on December 31st, 2025
CELINA - Ten people, including eight minors, were transported by five ambulances to two area hospitals following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 29 and Riley Road on Monday night. [More]
Or give your tree a second life in nature
COLUMBUS - The holidays may be winding down, but the risk of fire involving live Christmas trees is getting greater by the day.
The Ohio Departmen
CELINA - In the span of about 10 hours, the Celina Fire Department responded to a pair of structure fires, one of which sent four occupants to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
  A 37-year-old man arrested in a standoff with police at a home in St. Marys on Monday remained in custody at the Mercer County Adult Detention Center Tuesday evening. [More]
CELINA - A 47-year-old Celina man was arrested last week for reportedly trying to strangle his girlfriend to death on Christmas day.
A criminal complaint was filed against Teddy A. Poppe on Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for one count of felonious assault, a second-degree felony.
ST. MARYS - A downtown property owner addressed St. Marys City Council on Tuesday night, raising concerns about limited parking and code enforcement.
MARIA STEIN - A big second half propelled Marion Local in a 56-35 win over Celina at the Hangar in non-conference boys basketball action.
For veteran Flyers coach Kurt Goettemoeller, it was his 250th career win at his alma mater.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys was hanging with St. Henry at halftime Tuesday, but the Redskins didn't let them hang around in the second half.
Jack Huel [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater jumped out to a big lead early and never looked back in snapping a three-game losing streak with a 72-37 win over Ansonia in boys basketball action at the Palace on Tuesday night.
Local pictures on December 31st, 2025