Freeze Watch issued April 23 at 10:06PM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 60° Today 60° 41° 41° Tomorrow 52° Tomorrow 52° 34° 34° frost
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
The November death of a Celina man has been ruled a case of accidental drug overdose, according to reports from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Nathaniel Heitbrink, 23, 224 Jackson St., was found dead in bed at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Diana Heitbrink reportedly saw her son's vehicle parked at the home when he should have been working at Creative Cabinetry and went to investigate. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The second meeting between Fort Recovery and Coldwater proved to be just as exciting as the first meeting at the end of December.
Greg Kahlig's two free throws with 38.7 seconds left in the game held up the rest of the way as the Indians left The Palace with a 49-48 win in Midwest Athletic Conference action for their second win of the season over Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on February 5th, 2008
Robert Randy Ables, 53, of Spring Valley, died Feb. 4, 2008, at the Hospitality Home in Xenia following a lengthy illness. [More]
Vernabel Louise Compton, 81, of Van Wert, died at 2:05 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Former Celina resident Anna M. Deike, 98, of Dayton, died at 11 a.m. Feb. 3, 2008, at Ten Wilmington Place, Dayton. [More]
Margaret Howell, 93, of Celina died Feb. 4, 2008, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Jack L. Sawmiller, 70, of Celina died Feb. 4, 2008.
Arrangements are pending [More]
Jennie L. Scheer, 85, 11543 Eilerman Road, Minster, died at 11:35 a.m. Feb. 4, 2008, at Triumph Hospital, Lima. [More]
A memorial service will be held 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the Westlake Village lodge r [More]
Paul W. "Rosie" Swander, 74, of Ohio City died at 1:28 p.m. Feb. 2, 2008, in Pa [More]
Linda Thobe, 58, of Maria Stein died Feb. 4, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Former Fort Recovery resident, Clarence E. Westgerdes, 87, died at 2:05 a.m. Fe [More]
Local pictures on February 5th, 2008
Subscriber stories on February 5th, 2008
ST. MARYS - Ohio EPA has issued a public notice of intent to increase the city's mercury limit in the wastewater from 1.8 to 12 parts per trillion. After 30 days the increase will become final.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to receive questions as area residents prepare to renew their four-year concealed carry permits. Just under 500 permits have been issued in the county since they first became available in April 2004.
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
The top four seeds all picked up wins during first round play of the McKrinan Classic for seventh-grade boys basketball teams on Saturday at Celina.