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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 1 at 3:07PM EST until December 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
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Hand-Up Village's board to seek new executive
By William Kincaid
CELINA - For the last decade, The Rev. Rick Brosher has served as the executive director of the nonprofit, faith-based community known as Hand-Up Village, providing temporary shelter to nearly 350 people as they endeavored to get their lives back on track. [More]
Obituaries on December 1st, 2025
Kim Gibbons, age 71 of Celina, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Karen D. Hatcher, 73, Lima, died at 6:05 p.m. Nov. 29, 2025, at the Cridersville Care Center. [More]
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Fort Recovery took a 12-point lead after the first quarter and was up 20 points at halftime as the Indians opened their 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 66-52 win over Delphos Jefferson on Saturday night at the Stage in Delphos.
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The NCAA announced its 64-team field for the Division I women's volleyball tournament, and there will be a local connection in this year's tournament.
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Today In History
By Joe Schatz
WAPAKONETA - It is often said that teams don't win games, they lose them. With two turnovers and a missed kick, Coldwater lost the Division VI State semifinal 20-18 against Hopewell-Loudon.
"It's frustrating that when you think you could win the game and you don't," Coldwater coach Chip Otten said. [More]
Obituaries on November 29th, 2025
Craig A. Loffer, 50, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday November 24, 2025, at his residence while fighting a courageous battle with cancer. [More]
Joanne Marie Rochford, age 67 passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Shoppers flock to local stores for bargains
CELINA - Online holiday shopping deals are now rolled out weeks ahead of Thanksgiving, perhaps sapping some of the enthusiasm that once fueled hordes
St. Henry advances to first state title game since 2006
TROY - Bend, but don't break.
That's been the credo of the St. Henry defense this season.
Friday night was the latest chapter of the Redskins doing that and coming out for the better.
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New Knoxville took the lead in the third quarter and pulled away for the 54-41 win over St. Marys in the 2025-26 boys basketball season opener for both teams at the Barn.
Here's how it happened if you live in Mercer County
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Mercer County's annual jury draw was once an all-day task for court staff.
They would receive a list of all the county's registered voters from the board of elections, make a card for each person, load up a green metal drum with all of the cards, spin the drum to shuffle them and randomly pick over 1,000 jurors by hand for the next year's court proceedings, with the county common pleas judge, clerk of courts and jury commissioners present. [More]
Obituaries on November 28th, 2025
Debra Sue (Butcher) Schumm, 70, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Monday November 24, 2025 at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. [More]
Dale Allen Sprague, 59, of 422 West Spring Street, St. Marys, Ohio, passed away [More]
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CELINA - The Mercer County Fairgrounds attracted 184,500 visitors for all events in 2024, resulting in a $35.4 million windfall to the local economy, a commissioned study by Johnson Consulting found.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles jumped out to an early lead on Celina and opened the 2025-26 boys basketball season with a 64-49 win on Wednesday night at Tiger Gymnasium in Darke County.
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A group of 23 Celina High School students recently enjoyed a trip to New York City, which some called a life-changing experience that revealed just how big the world truly is - and what opportunities it holds for those who apply themselves, regardless of their pasts. [More]
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Free admission unless noted otherwise.

Through Dec. 13
Lake Area Arts Group Members' Holiday Art Show and Sale, Celina. Each Thurs.-Sat., 2-7 p.m., Brew Nation. Art for viewing and purchase.

Nov. 27
Giving Thanks annual community Thanksgiving dinner, Celina. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Celina High School (enter through the east side doors for full-service dining or to pick up carryout orders). Homebound deliveries available. Call 520-250-1746 to pre-order by 4 p.m. Nov. 26. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2025
Barry Baucher, age 74, of St. Marys, a former resident of Celina, was called ho [More]
Barbara J. Cook, 81, Houston, died of natural causes Nov. 25, 2025, at her resi [More]
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CELINA - Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Facilities Authority Tuesday entered into a federal grant agreement and authorized a design contract for an upcoming project to expand the capacity of the Beaver Creek Vegetated Biofilter.
New Bremen boutique taps positive vibes
NEW BREMEN - Thanks to a local business owner, South Washington Street recently became a bit brighter and a lot more positive.
New Bremen resident
CELINA - Celina City Council members were introduced to the city's treasurer-elect, Deb Sneddon, at this week's regular meeting.
Sneddon was victorious over Tyler A. Foulkes in the city treasurer race, taking in 1,133 votes or 51.57%. Sneddon and Foulkes both ran as independent candidates.
With winter approaching, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart reminds residents living on county and township roadways not to leave snow plowed from a private driveway on the roadway.
Coldwater rallies to beat Celina in Mercer County action
CELINA - The first half belonged to Celina, but the second half belonged to Coldwater, which is all that mattered.
The Cavaliers overcame an eight
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Shawnee jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as Marion Local dropped a second straight game to a Western Buckeye League opponent in a 51-48 loss to the Indians on Tuesday night at Lappin Gymnasium.
ST. HENRY - The Redskins will go into the holiday break in a festive mood after grinding out a 56-52 win over the Bath Wildcats.
"With a late start
  It's been 19 years since St. Henry last hoisted a state football championship.
The Redskins will get their chance to make it back to Stark County on Friday at Troy Memorial Stadium in the Division VII state semifinals against Columbus Grove.
  It's not how you start, but how you finish, the old saying goes.
Right now, Coldwater is finishing strong.
After losing four regular games, the
Impact Players
Offense
Will Speck, RB, St. Henry
15 carries for 109 yards in the Redskins' 24-7 win over Marion Local.
Defense
Nolan Gruss, DE, Coldwater
Seven tackles, one tackle for loss and a safety in the Cavaliers' 14-12 win over Anna.

Division I
Middletown (11-2) vs. Cincinnati St. Xavier (10-2) at Dayton Welcome Stadium
Lakewood St. Edward (11-2) vs. Olentangy Orange (13-0) at Mansfield Arlin Field
State Championship: Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Local light displays make holiday memories
CELINA - Beginning Nov. 28, Celina Insurance Group's 90,000-square-foot headquarters will be set aglow with a breathtaking light show synchronized to music. It's one of numerous area Christmas spectaculars that have taken root over the years, growing into new family traditions.
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