Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:15PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 12:15PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
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Riley House parlor organ still echoes 1800s
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - Among the thousands of artifacts housed inside the Mercer County Historical Society' Riley House Museum, several pump organs, one still playable, have stood the test of time.
Director Cait Clark and members Bill Vondrell, Scott Temple and Jan Temple discussed the limited history about the organs and the organization's efforts to learn more during a recent visit. [More]
Submarine pitching has helped Fort grad Dues succeed
By Gary R. Rasberry
When Alex Dues takes to the mound for the Grand Lake Mariners, fans immediately take notice.
So do the hitters.
Using a submarine-style delivery that puts his hand near the turf and the ball rising rather than falling, the 2024 Fort Recovery graduate has been providing results as the Mariners are off to a 15-5 record to start the season. [More]
Obituaries on June 30th, 2026
Alphie Sowders, age 85, of Kings Mills, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away p [More]
Virginia Hendricks, 89, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Born July 13, 1936, in Celina, to the late Rex & Pearl (Bair) Jenkins. [More]
Daniel D. Leonard, Jr., 72, of Celina, Ohio, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Tranquility of Rockford, Ohio. [More]
Dorothy V. Gaerke, 98, Fort Recovery, died June 29, 2026, at her home.
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CELINA - School board members at Monday night's regular meeting approved numerous administrative contracts and accepted donations valued at nearly $35,000.
CELINA - A 36-year-old Celina man accused of pushing down a police officer, striking them in the face and damaging their patrol car Monday morning was arrested on assault charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
ST. MARYS - The City of St. Marys will have an altered refuse collection schedule this week as a result of the July 4 holiday, city manager of industrial and community development Mike Burkholder announced.
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Grand Lake outfielder Matthew Aldridge was named the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league announced Monday afternoon. Aldridge was the Player of the Week on June 15.
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Today In History
Lafayette beloved in America, nit a lt in France
By Abigail Miller
CELINA- The Marquis de La Fayette crossed an ocean to fight for American independence at just 19 years old, earned George Washington's trust and became a hero of the Revolution.
In the June lecture of Mercer County Historical Society's yearlong, monthly series on George Washington's generals in accordance with the country's 250th anniversary, Riley House Museum Director Cait Clark explored Lafayette's heroic life. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2026
Robert L. Bernhold (83) passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his [More]
Bob L. Phipps, age 81 of Celina, passed at 1:29 p.m., at St. Rita's Mercy Heal [More]
Parker Andrew Wiechart, 23, of Celina, OH died 2:02 p.m. Wednesday June 24, 202 [More]
Eileen (Wiswasser) Zimmerman died June 28, 2026 at Grande Lake Healthcare Cente [More]
Carol Sue Frisch, 70, of Miamisburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, J [More]
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WAPAKONETA- An 11-year-old child and a 48-year-old woman from Michigan died in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County, according to a news release from The Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
A 21-year-old Ansonia man died Saturday night in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Miami County, a news release from The Piqua Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
Mariners complete weekend sweep of Southern Ohio
CELINA - It is hard to stop a moving train, and Grand Lake's 12-2, seven inning win Sunday over the Southern Ohio Copperheads in the Great Lakes Summer College League proved just that.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Springboro High School's Nicholas Beatty made his trip to Mercer County a successful in winning the Country Fest 5K, the second stop on the Mercer Health 5K Challenge this summer on Saturday in Maria Stein.
From staff reports
CELINA - July is almost here, bringing the official 250th birthday of the United States, its semiquincentennial, and marking the peak of America 250 events in Washington, D.C., and around the nation - including here in the Grand Lake region.
From fireworks and festivals to art shows and community readings of the Declaration of Independence, Mercer, Auglaize and surrounding counties offer plenty of ways to join the America 250 party. Related events and activities continue into the fall. [More]
Obituaries on June 27th, 2026
Trenton A. Wilson, age 25 of Celina, Ohio died, unexpectedly on Thursday, June [More]
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CELINA - A 22-year-old man granted asylum in the United States in 2024 and accused of stealing around $90,000 from an elderly Celina woman this month appeared in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on theft and fraud charges.
CELINA - The sun is not as hot as the Grand Lake offense, and the bats were on full display Friday night as the Mariners beat the Southern Ohio Copperheads 15-8 for their fourth win in a row in Great Lakes Summer College League action.
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Coldwater Black used a big third inning and then plated five in the top of the seventh to defeat New Bremen Gold 9-2 to win the MADS (Mercer, Auglaize, Darke, Shelby) Pony League tournament championship on Friday at Diamond 8 at Coldwater Memorial Park.
Celina High School graduate Jon Lutz will transfer to the University of Florida to continue his track and field career.
Lutz reported the news on his social media.
Citizen survey counts 20 eagles in Grand Lake Region
CELINA - A midwinter citizen survey of Ohio's bald eagles counted more than 700 eagles statewide, with 15 of them logged in Mercer County, and another five seen in Auglaize County.
From staff reports
A multi-agency law enforcement sting operation this week in Celina resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old man granted asylum in 2024.
The Celina Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, Auglaize County Sheriff's Office detectives, and the Grand Lake Task Force, conducted a successful sting operation Wednesday targeting an individual involved in a purported scam, a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale states. [More]
From staff reports
A 23-year-old Celina man died Wednesday afternoon after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Indiana Avenue in St. Marys.
The St. Marys police and fire departments responded to the incident at the intersection of Kishler Street and Indiana Avenue at around 1:24 p.m. Wednesday, a news release from police chief Lucas Turpin states. [More]
Obituaries on June 26th, 2026
Julienne Elizabeth "Julie" Rehmert, 94, of West Union, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 24, 2026. [More]
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It's Country Fest time and the tractors are ready
MARIA STEIN - Locals looking for something to do this weekend won't have to go far, as the Maria Stein Country Fest is back with new patriotic events and old favorites like tractor square dancing.
ST. MARYS - In honor of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday, a group of visitors at the St. Marys Community Public Library Thursday learned about the 56 flags representing the 50 states, Washington, D.C. and the five U.S. territories.
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A five-run second inning helped Grand Lake complete the three-game sweep of Michigan in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball action with a 15-4 win at Grosse Ile High School.
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