Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow will occur this evening and through the overnight. While accumulating snow is expected to end before Thursday morning, falling temperatures and light snow accumulations of one to two inches will result in slick travel tonight and early Thursday.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for wintery driving conditions.
In addition to the snowfall, falling temperatures combined with increased winds will result in feels-like temperatures near zero Thursday morning. If heading outdoors, dress in multiple layers.
Today 38° Today 38° likely 16° 16° slight chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° 17° 17° chance
Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow will occur this evening and through the overnight. While accumulating snow is expected to end before Thursday morning, falling temperatures and light snow accumulations of one to two inches will result in slick travel tonight and early Thursday.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for wintery driving conditions.
In addition to the snowfall, falling temperatures combined with increased winds will result in feels-like temperatures near zero Thursday morning. If heading outdoors, dress in multiple layers.
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By Jerry Martin
The owners of a popular gas station and food/convenience store in Greenville are building a new location south of Celina at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 219.
Construction of the 6,500-square-foot EB Fuel Stops store is nea [More]
Celina wins Mercer County wrestling rivalry match over Coldwater
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Keeping up its momentum, the Celina wrestling team had a dominating night in winning its Mercer County bragging rights match with Coldwater 59-15 in a busy night at the Fieldhouse that featured junior high and youth wrestling matches.
It's the seventh straight Bulldog win over the Cavaliers to retain the traveling trophy. [More]
Obituaries on January 14th, 2026
John Louis Vogel, 80, of rural St. Marys, OH went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2026, in Bonita Springs, Florida, with his loving wife by his side. [More]
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WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Health Department has seen a massive hike in immunization cancellations in the last week after the U.S. Centers for
CELINA - City officials have been handed the keys to the new $2.2 million public works building, and personnel will soon begin relocating to their new headquarters.
COLDWATER - Coldwater Board of Education members on Tuesday discussed recently passed property tax reform laws while swearing in one elected newcomer and two appointed incumbents with expired terms.
ST. MARYS - A candidate who fell just short in the Nov. 4 general election nevertheless secured a seat on St. Marys City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday night.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools Board of Education Monday celebrated a series of academic and athletic achievements that highlighted the district's students and community support.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry and Celina battled for the first half to the tune of a 20-18 game. The third quarter saw the Redskins pull away and never look back in a 41-30 win over the Bulldogs at Redskin gymnasium.
ST. MARYS - Marion Local's Emersyn Mescher banked in a trey at the buzzer to tie the game in regulation, and the Flyers took care of business in overtime to escape with a 49-46 victory at St. Marys Tuesday night.
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Celina outscored Bethel 15-3 in the fourth quarter to come back and snap a three-game losing streak in beating the Bees 47-37 in non-conference boys basketball action on Tuesday night in Miami County.
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By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Mercer County Join Ambulance District has been "a resounding success" for Celina, substantially reducing the strain on Mercer County Emergency Medical Services personnel, a pair of city officials confirmed at Monday night's regular city council meeting. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - The University of Saint Francis presented a great opportunity for St. Henry's Morgan Baumer to not only study nursing, but also play volleyball and run track for the Cougars.
"Originally I just looked at St. Francis for the nursing [More]
Obituaries on January 13th, 2026
Steven Dean Fought of Toledo, Ohio departed this life on January 10, 2026, in Nebo, North Carolina, in the presence of family members. He was 71 years old. [More]
Clay Edward "Ed" Keefer, age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home. [More]
Patricia "Pat" J. Boroff age 85, formerly of St. Marys, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Connie Strasburg, age 78 of St. Marys and formerly of Celina, Ohio passed away on December 6, 2025 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Annette C. Schrolucke, 89, of New Knoxville, died 3:38 A.M. Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Samuel "Sam" Rhodes Jr, age 93, passed from this life into paradise on January 7, 2026. [More]
Elizabeth "Betty" (Perini) Kincaid passed from this life on Monday, January 12t [More]
John D. Rable, age 93, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday January 9, 2026 at the JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
John L. Vogel, 80, of St. Marys, died Jan. 7, 2026, in Naples, Florida.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys. [More]
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Board hears construction and levy updates
MARIA STEIN - It was a case of "all's well that ends well" for Jesse Rose as he was appointed to the Marion Local Board of Education Monday night nearly five months after his petition to run unopposed for a new term was rejected by the Mercer County Board of Elections.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys city officials said goodbye to two outgoing councilors and welcomed in their replacements on Monday night.
City law director Zach Ferrall kicked off the regular meeting by swearing in all eight councilors, including Republican newcomers Erin Buchanan and Aaron Gilliland.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry village councilors on Monday approved a cybersecurity contract as required by state law amid growing concerns about cyberthreats to local governments.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen village councilors on Monday approved legislation to lease farmland owned by the village to a farming operation for roughly $140,000.
COLDWATER - Three village council members were sworn in by village solicitor Judy Koesters at Monday night's organizational meeting.
They include i
CELINA - The new grades 7-12 school building going up on East Wayne Street is coming along very nicely, with many of the individual rooms starting to take on distinct identities.
Minster picks up 12th win in defeating Sidney.
MINSTER - Monday night basketball games have the tendency to be a bit sluggish.
Add in the pressure of midterm exams and the focus from the game could be a little more off.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway used a dominating first half Monday to pull away and get back to winning ways with a 48-25 win over Crestview in girls basketball action at Ray Etzler Gymnasium in Convoy.
Officials highlight how the funds help families
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County officials are gearing up to put a 10-year property tax renewal for children's services on the May 5 primary election ballot.
Originally approved at 0.4 mills at the November 2016 general election, the levy has brought in about $438,969 annually to help pay for operating and capital improvement expenditures to support children's services. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2026
Norman W. Alig, age 89, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Alvin I. Lochtefeld, age 85 of Chickasaw, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Janet Louise Doseck, 77, New Bremen, died at 1:34 a.m. Jan. 8, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
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CELINA - It was the perfect blend of solid offense and defense for the girls basketball team on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs posted their best
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Celina had a dominating day on the mats, going 6-0 to win the Bob Sielski Memorial Duals wrestling tournament on Sat
By Joe Schatz
FORT RECOVERY - When all but one of your players score on the night, it is a good night for your team. New Bremen lived that fate, as seven of the eight players got on the scoresheet and the Cardinals rolled over Fort Recovery 52-38 at the Fort Site Fieldhouse to get MAC win No. 1. [More]
Obituaries on January 10th, 2026
Timothy "Tim" "Hemi" E. Hemleben, age 68, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his residence. [More]
Pamela Marie (Glass) Ingol, age 51 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Mary "Kathy" Kennard, 66, of Findlay, died at 7:35 p.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. [More]
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Federal funds will go to basic improvements
CELINA - Mercer County officials plan to spend $150,000 in federal funds to repair and install additional seawall along the shoreline of a less than 1 acre park used by fishermen and boaters in Montezuma.
CELINA - A 41-year-old former Coldwater Emergency Medical Services volunteer accused of stealing fentanyl is scheduled to go on trial this summer in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Turnovers hamper Celina in loss to Van Wert
CELINA - The defensive performance for Celina on Friday was its best all season.
Unfortunately, the offense could not match.
Turnovers hampered the Bulldogs as Van Wert maintained a share of the Western Buckeye League lead with a 40-32 win on Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
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St. Henry outscored Coldwater 20-5 in the second quarter to take a big lead and never looked back to improve to 2-0
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local put the clamps on Parkway early, setting the tone for a 59-34 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Friday night at the Hangar.
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