Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 5:21AM 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 tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
Wednesday, July 20th, 2016
By William Kincaid
CELINA - House of Hope organizers are gearing up for a huge 2017 with the opening of a second faith-based, sober-living facility and plans for a new entity to further assist recovering addicts once they leave the homes.
Ministry member Bruce Swonger updated Celina Rotarians on the progress of the second House of Hope that will accommodate men. [More]
Obituaries on July 20th, 2016
Lois J. Weitzel-Brown, age 86, of Greenville, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]
James "Jack" Irish, age 86 of St. Marys, Ohio passed away on July 18, 2016.
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Addis L. Katterheinrich, 85, of New Knoxville, OH died 3:10 p.m. Sunday July 17, 2016 at his residence. [More]
Bernice "Pat" Stelzer, age 78, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Celina Manor, Celina. [More]
Janet Marbaugh Cornish, 81, died on July 7, 2016, in St. Louis, Mo.
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Donald F. Meier, age 76, Yorkshire, passed away of natural causes early Tuesday morning, July 19, 2016, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on July 20th, 2016
Subscriber stories on July 20th, 2016
Local officials may ban concealed-carry weapons
CELINA - Mercer County election officials may ban concealed-carry weapons at polling sites and ask sheriff's deputies to protect voting areas at the November presidential election.
ST. MARYS - Auglaize and Mercer counties' commissioners met on Tuesday to express their support for the Tri Star 2.0 project.
Mercer County commiss
State money to help pay for work
MINSTER - Village officials will tap into state funds to help pay for street repavement projects.
Council members approved under suspension of rule
CELINA - The names of the juveniles involved in the July 10 accident that caused damage at the Celina High School football stadium have been released and charges are expected to be filed, police chief Tom Wale said.
ACME Baseball Notebook
The narrative in many hero stories usually begins with the protagonists learning how to fully use or hone their abilities.
Celina pitcher Seth Lonsway has been doing that in front of our eyes for the past few seasons.
ROSSBURG - The Super Dirtcar Series Big Block Modifieds returned to Eldora Speedway for the first time in a decade on Tuesday night and a familiar face was in victory lane at the conclusion of the 100-lap main event.
For most high school students, summer is a time to relax, take a trip or a dip in the pool.
Caleb Keck has been traveling, and being a top-notch diver, he has certainly spent a lot of time in the water.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
C.J. Huntley scored on a balk in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the North a 1-0 win over the South in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star Game at Prasco Park in Mason on Tuesday night.