Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 3:16AM EST until February 6 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
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Friday, May 23rd, 2014
Mercer County library director starts new chapter in life
Schneider steps down after long career
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Austin Schneider's childhood home in Michigan was a mere two blocks from the local library where he sat and read for hours.
One of his favorite books was a large novel about George Washington.
"I'd open the book and it had this repeat [More]
Bulldogs, 'Riders fall in district semifinals
Division II District Baseball
By Colin Foster
BLUFFTON - The Celina and St. Marys baseball teams came up on the short end of the stick in the Division II district semifinal round Thursday at Bluffton University's Memorial Field.
Wapakoneta came from behind to beat Celina 4-3 in the second game, while the potent offensive attack of St. Marys was held to just four hits against Bath ace Colin Gossard in the first game, as the Roughriders' season came to an end with a 3-0 loss. [More]
Obituaries on May 23rd, 2014
Allyson Mescher
Allyson M. Mescher, 37, Versailles, passed away at 1:45 p.m. May 20, 2014, in Versailles. [More]
Harry Cavanaugh
The Rev. Harry Cavanaugh, C.PP.S., 85, died at 6:45 p.m. May 21, 2014, at St. C [More]
Florience Dicke
Florience "Dick" R. Dicke, 93, formerly of rural St. Marys, died at 4:05 p.m. May 21, 2014, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. [More]
Local pictures on May 23rd, 2014
Subscriber stories on May 23rd, 2014
Probable case of mumps reported at Celina school
CELINA - A probable case of the mumps was reported Thursday in a second-grade student at Celina Primary School.
The child - who had been immunized
Opinions sought on use of state funds
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners are seeking public input on the proposed use of state funds for handicapped-accessibility at the courthouse and playground equipment at a Celina park.
Bids run the gamut for bike path project
CELINA - Bids received Thursday for work on the Celina-Coldwater bike path varied by about $55,000.
Mercer County Commissioners in April solicited quotes for the estimated $230,000 project to pave and enhance the bike path this fall.
194 to graduate from Celina
CELINA - One hundred ninety-four members of the Celina High School class of 2014 will graduate at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Celina High School Stadium.
Cavs, Redskins to meet again
Division III District Baseball
ADA - A week after meeting for a league title, Coldwater and St. Henry will battle again for a district championship.
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Flyers, Wildcats hold first day lead
Division III District Track and Field Meet
SPENCERVILLE - Tournament time arrived for area Division III athletes Thursday night at the district track meet at Spencerville.
Athletes competed in qualifying races in most running events. Seven events were completed, with area athletes winning four of them.
Chamberlain will have a busy racing weekend
Eldora
Five wins in an entire Dirt Late Model season would be considered a good year by many drivers and teams. Richmond, Ind., driver Duane Chamberlain has
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