Flood Watch issued April 3 at 4:50AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
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Flood Watch issued April 3 at 4:50AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
What's a saugeye? Grand Lake anglers may find out
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials will attempt to make Grand Lake a great place to fish for saugeye, a hybrid cross between female walleye and male sauger that makes for an exciting catch and a delicious meal.
Details about the Grand Lake saugeye experiment were revealed during the 2025 Sport Fish Restoration Partner with a Payer event held Tuesday at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery, which featured state and federal officials. [More]
Close contest
Minster wins 2-0 pitchers' duel over Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA -Colbie Kinney didn't give Minster much, but the Wildcats were able to push two runs across against Celina, then relied on veteran pitcher Brooklyn Osterloh to work out of jams for the Wildcats to pick up a 2-0 softball victory on Tuesday at Jim Hoess Field. [More]
Obituaries on April 2nd, 2025
Kathryn Long
Kathryn L. Long, age 85 of Sidney, Ohio (formerly of Anna) died March 29th 2025 [More]
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Gathering of Great Artists
Artistry at The Harvest Barn returns this weekend
MARIA STEIN - Dozens of the area's most accomplished artists have been selected to showcase their works at the second annual Artistry at The Harvest Barn, a fine art show and sale that carries on the tradition and prestige of a similarly named event that put Mercer County on the map for art lovers.
Rockford gas leak fixed; no injuries
ROCKFORD - Village councilors confirmed a gas leak occurred in the village Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.
"A gas line was hit during co
Ohio No. 1 in new jobs for February
Employment in Ohio increased more than any other state in the nation in February, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics news release.
"The
Work moving fast on Minster crosswalk
MINSTER - Village administrator Don Harrod told the Minster Village Council Tuesday night work on a State Route 66 pedestrian crossing near Memorial Field is moving along at a rapid pace.
Minster police to host building open house
MINSTER - The Minster Police Department will host an open house Saturday for local residents to view the completed $2.55 million project that included an addition and the renovation of the existing building.
Grand jury indicts Troy businessman on bad check
CELINA - A former co-owner of Moeller Brew Barn was indicted in Mercer County Common Pleas Court late last month and arrested on Monday on charges of passing bad checks and theft.
Gross no-hits T-Birds
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kasey Gross allowed just one walk over seven innings in throwing the area's first no-hitter of the season as St. Marys shut out Lima Central Catholic 2-0 on Tuesday at K.C. Geiger Park.
Flyers get past Bulldogs
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local plated three runs in a wild fifth inning and held on for a 5-2 win over Celina on Tuesday evening at the Airport in Maria Stein.
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Minster vs Celina softball

Celina High School presents "The SpongeBob Musical"

Celina vs Fort Recovery baseball

Coldwater High School presents "Newsies"
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Today In History
Today in History: April 3, Unabomber arrested in Montana
Today in History: April 2, Pope John Paul II dies at 84
Today in History: April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Ossi set for golden years
Sheriff will buy new K-9 for jail work
By William Kincaid
CELINA - After serving the Mercer County Sheriff's Office well, K-9 officer Ossi is retiring and going to live out his golden years with his handler, Patrick Forsthoefel.
Mercer County Sheriff Doug Timmerman plans to replace Ossi, who will turn 10 in August, with a German shorthaired pointer, but for a completely different purpose - to sniff out drugs and other contraband brought into the Mercer County jail. [More]
Opening day victory
Pitching lifts Celina past Fort Recovery in season lidlifter
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - For the first 4 ½ innings, Celina and Fort Recovery engaged in a pitchers' duel with both teams starting their aces.
The Bulldogs got two unearned runs off Indians ace Caden Grisez through four innings, then after Grisez departed, plated five runs in the fifth, more than enough for Brady Steinbrunner and two relievers to give Celina a 7-2 win in the season baseball lidlifter on Monday at Montgomery Field. [More]
Obituaries on April 1st, 2025
Norma Krueger
A mass of Christian Burial will be held for Norma L. Krueger, 93, of Granville [More]
Eric Hembree
Eric William Hembree, known affectionately as "Bubby", age 43 formerly of Weste [More]
Eli Holsinger
Eli S. Holsinger, Sr., 43, of rural St. Marys, OH died 5:10 p.m. Thursday March [More]
Raymond Timmerman
Raymond Paul Timmerman, age 51, of Celina, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the Celina Manor. [More]
Robert Cook
Robert "Cookie" Cook, age 86, of Celina, died on Sunday, March 30th, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
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Powerlifters to pump up Bryson Park District
CELINA - A group of powerlifting enthusiasts are bringing War on the Shore II to Celina this summer, a bench press and deadlift competition they hope to turn into the biggest such event in the nation.
Fort man busted for reckless UTV use
CELINA - Multiple people were arrested in Mercer County last week on charges ranging from public indecency to theft and fleeing and eluding.
Dylan
Districts agree: Schools could lose big with state budget
CELINA - The Celina Board of Education has joined a growing chorus of local school officials decrying what they believe is an insufficient amount of funding in the state's proposed biennial budget.
Celina dad arraigned on endangerment
CELINA - Three people were arraigned in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Monday. Charges included drug possession and endangering children.
Dust
Indians run-rule Blazers
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery spotted National Trail a run in the top of the second inning before plating four in the bottom of the
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
Fish hatchery produces fish to stock reservoirs statewide
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - Despite the cloudy skies and slight drizzle of rain, locals came out in droves Saturday morning to the St. Marys Fish Hatchery annual open house.
Located on 155 acres on the eastern shore of Grand Lake, the St. Marys Fish Hatchery, at 1735 Feeder Road, is one of six state fish hatcheries operated by the ODNR Department of Wildlife. The other state hatcheries are in Hebron, Senecaville, London, Castalia and Latham. [More]
Obituaries on March 31st, 2025
Wanda Brochin
Our Mother, Wanda M Brochin (93) of Coldwater, most recently of Troy, passed aw [More]
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Gavel to Gavel
How Mercer Co. Common Pleas Court works to keep public safe
Part 2 of a two-part series on the Mercer County court system.
CELINA - The overall goal of the work done in the Mercer County Common Pleas Court courtroom is to make the county a safer place for its citizens, county common pleas judge Matthew Fox said.
High-speed chase ends in arrest of Celina man
GREENVILLE- A 40-year-old Celina man is in custody after driving on the wrong side of the road on Interstate 70 in Preble County and US Route 127 in Darke County, wrecking his vehicle into another car, then leading law enforcement on a foot pursuit Friday.
Cavs lose season opener
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater fell behind to Benjamin Logan 6-1 after two innings and could not recover as the Cavaliers opened the 2025 baseball season with a 7-4 loss to the Raiders on Saturday at Veterans Field.
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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Auglaize health officials warn of measles risk
From staff reports
The Auglaize County Health Department has been notified of a confirmed measles case in Allen County that may impact Auglaize County residents, the department announced on Friday in a news release.
Contacts of this individual have been notified by the Auglaize County Health Department to assess their measles vaccination status and to provide information regarding signs and symptoms. [More]
Obituaries on March 29th, 2025
Stephanie Lathrop
Stephanie E. Lathrop, age 58, of Celina, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. [More]
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Gavel to Gavel
How Mercer Co. Common Pleas Court works to keep public safe
CELINA - The overall goal of the work done in Mercer County Common Pleas Court is to make the county a safer place for its citizens, county common pleas judge Matthew Fox said.
3 charged with child endangering in Mendon
MENDON - A Mendon mother, her father and his girlfriend were arrested by Mercer County Sheriff's Deputies on drug possession and child endangering charges on Thursday.
King reintroduces law to challenge candidates
State Reps. Angie King, R-Celina, and Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, have reintroduced legislation from last year's general assembly to allow any registered voter to protest an individual's candidacy for a political party nomination, a news release states.
Versailles woman killed in 127 crash
A 63-year-old Versailles woman was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and Children's Home Bradford Road just outside of Greenville, a news release from Darke County Sheriff's Office Mark Whittaker states.
Bulldogs open with loss
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys tennis team opened the 2025 season at the Booster Club Tennis Complex with a 5-0 loss to Greenville on Friday.
Alumni Notes
Hughes earns honors
The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference announced its postseason honors, with Edison State sophomore Allison Hughes earning honors.
Hughes w
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