Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:30PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
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Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:30PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
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Friday, October 16th, 2026
Meet Maddie Fleck - golfer, creator, brand
By William Kincaid
Celina High School graduate Maddie Fleck has made a name for herself while golfing at Ashland University, capitalizing on name, image and likeness compensation opportunities and creating content for more than 24,000 followers across numerous social media accounts. [More]
Toughing it out
Coldwater outlasts Parkway to win outright MAC title
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - If there was ever a team to define the word "resilient" this volleyball season, Coldwater would be a popular pick.
After a pair of tough losses earlier in the week, the Cavaliers came back from 1-0 and 2-1 match deficits to beat Parkway 20-25, 25-13, 25-27, 25-15, 15-10 Thursday night to claim the team's sixth Midwest Athletic Conference title, with the most recent coming in 2024. [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2026
Dan Nangle
Dan "Smiley" Nangle, 59, of Springfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Octob [More]
Roger Stachler
Roger L. Stachler, of St. Henry, passed away on his 91st birthday, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
William Wilker
William J. Wilker, 72, North Star, died Oct. 15, 2026, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center, Greenville. [More]
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Pediatrician urges parents to ask about vaccines
CELINA - As the usage of vaccination waivers continues to rise among Ohio's kindergarteners, the state's pediatricians and medical industry leaders continue to stress the importance of vaccination for staving off potentially dangerous disease outbreaks.
Vivid fall colors now on display
Grand Lake region is still 'changing'
COLUMBUS - Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling into rich, velvety reds and purples.
Cardinals defeat Wildcats in four
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen wrapped up the volleyball regular season by doing their part in trying to secure a share of the MAC title in defeating backyard rival Minster in four sets at Wildcat Gymnasium.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Always a good time to fish
Good day everyone. I hope everyone is doing fantastic.
This is such a busy time of year for a lot of different reasons. Farmers are busy getting c
What to consider when buying a car in western Ohio
Purchasing or leasing a car is no routine task. With endless options, including SUVs, pickup trucks, minivans and midsize vehicles, deciding which car is best for you, your family and your surroundings can be complicated.
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New Bremen vs Minster volleyball

Coldwater vs Parkway volleyball

Celina vs Shawnee boys soccer

Celina vs Defiance girls soccer
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Today In History
Today in History: October 16, Cuban missile crisis begins
Today in History: October 15, #MeToo movement goes viral
Today in History: October 14, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Parkway parent wants to use SAM Act for swimmer
By Erin Gardner
  ROCKFORD - A parent petitioned the board of education during the regular meeting on Wednesday to consider allowing her son to compete on a neighboring school's swim team.
Carolyn Whitaker asked the Parkway board members to allow her son, Magnus Whitaker, a junior, to compete on the Coldwater swim team through the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act, which Gov. Mike Dewine signed into law via Senate Bill 276 in July. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2026
Luella Homan
Luella (Heuing) Homan, age 95, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her home in Coldwater. [More]
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Mercer Co. Health District hires nursing director
CELINA - Mercer County Health District board members brought on the agency's newest director of nursing Wednesday morning, choosing an experienced nurse to fill the spot that has been vacant since June.
Beyond the Battlefield
Fort Recovery to host 3rd annual Native Days
FORT RECOVERY - Over a dozen citizens of federally recognized tribes whose ancestors helped defeat U.S. Gen. Arthur St. Clair in 1791 are coming to Fort Recovery Elementary/Middle School next week to share insights about their history, culture and lifestyles to the public.
Drug case ends in prison sentence
A 42-year-old Louisiana man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for drug possession.
Brandon
NK to contract for new substation engineering
NEW KNOXVILLE - Village council members in New Knoxville approved an emergency ordinance authorizing village administrator Larry Kellermeyer to contract for engineering services for a new electrical substation during their regular meeting Wednesday night.
Flu season is here, county health officials report
WAPAKONETA - Flu season has arrived early in Auglaize and Mercer counties this year.
"In line with statewide and national trends, we saw our first
Alumni Notes
Bertke reaches career milestone
In her senior season at St. Thomas University (Florida), Payton Bertke is still doing what she does best, setting up the attack.
The Celina High Sc
Bulldogs, Titans battle for WBL first place
  In week nine of last year, Celina took down a winless Ottawa-Glandorf team 45-28 to pick up its third win.
It is safe to say the 2026 meeting will be a lot bigger.
Late schedule changes help playoff points
  We start this week with a history lesson. Before 2020, a school was not allowed to make changes to their football schedule after October 1 each year. That usually translated to no changes after the halfway point in the regular season.
Two-Minute Drill
Hello, Old Friend
After a three-year hiatus due to the formula-based scheduling of the MAC, Coldwater and St. Henry meet in the 53rd rendition Backyard Battle at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Goal Line
Impact Players
Offense
Drew Langenkamp, RB, St. Henry
15 carries for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins' 48-12 win at Minster.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Union Township, its historic firsts
In 1828 Union Township was detached from Dublin and set apart as a separate township and at that time included in what is now Center Township.
The
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Celina girls win, boys fall in soccer
By Joe Schatz
CELINA - It will be hard to find two more contrasting games of a doubleheader than Celina's soccer programs went through Tuesday. While the boys team conceded an early goal and fell to Shawnee 1-0, the girls made it look easy in an 11-0 win over Defiance to close out their Western Buckeye League campaign. [More]
Obituaries on October 14th, 2026
Bernice Fleck
Bernice M. Fleck, 75, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct [More]
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Plan in place to keep Auglaize Co. safe from measles
WAPAKONETA - As measles outbreaks continue to spread across the nation, the Auglaize County Health Department is preparing to respond to the highly contagious virus should it enter the county.
Old St. Marys muni building set for demolition
ST. MARYS - City councilors learned in a brief meeting on Monday that St. Marys' old municipal building will be demolished soon.
St. Marys Safety Service Director Greg Foxhoven advised councilors the building is slated to be demolished the first week of November.
2 arrested for drugs after traffic stop
Two men were arrested over the weekend in Mercer County after authorities reportedly located over 80 grams of methamphetamine in their vehicle, a news release from Sheriff Doug Timmerman states.
Scrapping for the win
St. Henry sweeps Coldwater to keep MAC hopes alive
ST. HENRY - The stat sheet may read the match went just three sets, but it felt like a 15-pound heavyweight prize fight.
Coldwater and St. Henry f
Division III Boys State Golf Tournament
Voisard finishes strong
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After getting Monday's jitters out of the way, Minster's Max Voisard made a run up the leaderboard on Tuesday.
The
Cardinals hold off Rangers
Compiled By Joe Schatz
New Bremen improved to 17-4 and 6-2 in the Midwest Athletic Conference, keeping its chances for a conference title share alive with a tough 26-24, 26-24, 25-23 sweep over New Knoxville at The Nest.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Council considers drainage issues in neighborhoods
By William Kincaid
  CELINA - City councilors at Monday night's regular meeting heard about storm drainage issues allegedly impacting numerous residences in northwest Celina.
Resident Gerald "Mort" Ward, who lives on Bruns Avenue, addressed a plugged storm sewer line tied to at least a dozen homes in the Bruns Subdivision. [More]
Obituaries on October 13th, 2026
Linda Rump
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, [More]
Earl Siegrist
Earl Siegrist, age 85, of Coldwater, passed away on October 10, 2026 at his home in Coldwater. [More]
Andrew Dahlinghaus
Andrew Dahlinghaus, age 94, of Maria Stein, passed away on October 11, 2026 at [More]
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Village's e-bike law put on hold
COLDWATER - Coldwater village councilors learned Monday night the drafting of an ordinance regarding electric bicycles and micromobility devices has been put on hold.
St. Henry accepts $1M bid for Columbus St. work
ST. HENRY - St. Henry councilors entered into a $1 million contract with a local construction company on Monday for street work slated to start next year.
Marion Local treasurer developing financial website
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members heard presentations Monday night on a new website being developed by the district's treasurer and on the many services provided by the Grand Lake Regional Educational Service Center.
New Bremen finalizes farmland rental contract
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen village councilors on Monday approved legislation awarding a three-year lease of the village's 139-acre Komminsk farmland.
Councilors approved third and final reading of the ordinance during their regular meeting.
Wapak responds to data firm interest
According to an Oct. 8 report in the Wapakoneta Daily News, the executive director of the Wapakoneta Area Economic Development Council has shared updates with the Wapakoneta City Council about a potential data center project in the city.
Division II Girls and Division III Boys State Golf Tournament
Froning 23rd; Voisard has solid start
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After struggling on Sunday, Alyssa Froning closed out strong on the final day of the OHSAA Division II girls state g
Celina routs Greenville
Compiled By Joe Schatz and Gary R. Rasberry
Nine first half goals powered Celina to a 11-0 win over Greenville as the Bulldogs kept up their unbeaten girls soccer season Monday night in Celina.
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