Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 4:04PM EST until February 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches with locally higher amounts.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 4:04PM EST until February 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches with locally higher amounts.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Celina alum named music educator of the year
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By ERIN RISMILLER
Versailles Exempted Village Schools
COLUMBUS - For decades, Ronda Stammen has stood at the podium, conducting not just music, but the lives of countless students in the Versailles Exempted Village School District.
On Jan. 29, that dedication was recognized on a state level as Stammen was officially presented with the 2025-2026 Music Educator of the Year award at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Columbus. [More]
Two Cavs heading to G-MAC schools
By Gary R. Rasberry
  COLDWATER - Bryce Couchot and Rudy Kremer may have been teammates at Coldwater, but now they'll be on opposite sides in college.
The Cavaliers kicker and center signaled their college intents on Wednesday, choosing campuses 22 miles apart on U.S. 224. [More]
Obituaries on February 5th, 2026
Otto Wilson
Otto Wilson, 83, of Celina, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday January 28, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
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State veterinarian highlights testing, traceability plans
LIMA - Ohio Department of Agriculture's diagnostic lab is busier than ever, with more than 80,000 PCR tests completed in 2025, a 112% increase over 2023, state veterinarian Dr. Dennis Summers said at the Ohio Pork Congress Tuesday in Lima.
Fire destroys large barn in Dublin Township
DUBLIN TOWNSHIP - Roughly 30 firefighters Tuesday night worked to quell flames that tore through a wooden barn located southwest of Rockford.
At ab
4 Mercer incumbents unopposed in primary
CELINA - A quartet of Republican Mercer County officeholders, if certified by the board of elections, will face no challenge from within their own party in the May 5 primary election nor from any Democrat in the Nov. 3 general election.
Celina man charged with felony OVI after stop
CELINA - A 37-year-old Celina man was arrested Tuesday night for felony OVI, child endangering and menacing, after being pulled over for reportedly turning left in a right-only lane in Celina.
4 killed in Tuesday collision on State Route 67
BRYANT, Ind. - Four residents of Bryant, Indiana, are dead after a head-on collision between a semitrailer and a van Tuesday afternoon on State Route 67 just across the Indiana state line from Mercer County.
Horse & Buggy Tales
Inside the ledger of G.W. Timmonds
From 1835 until 1843, G.W. Timmonds was either sole owner or partner in what was probably one of the first general stores as well as tailoring firms in this area.
The Hoops
Regular season begins to wind down
The girls basketball season begins its wind-down the next two weeks. This year, the tournament draw will be split over the next two Sundays. The draw
Kent State beats BG
Mya Babbitt scored 25 points as Kent State jumped out to a lead in the first half and never looked back in defeating Bowling Green State University 73-64 in Mid-American Conference women's basketball action at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center in Kent.
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St. Henry vs St. Marys girls basketball

St. Henry vs New Bremen boys basketball

Ice Hockey on Grand Lake

Celina vs Fort Recovery girls basketball
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Today In History
Today in History: February 5, Senate acquits Donald Trump in first impeachment
Today in History: February 4, O.J. Simpson found liable in civil trial
Today in History: February 3, 'the day the music died'
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Rockford explores demolition options
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Following action taken after executive session during the Jan. 20 council meeting, Rockford's council president clarified the village is looking at its options to demolish the old north water tower that is no longer in operation.
The issue arose because the village does not have access to the land the tower sits on, which is surrounded by privately owned property. At the Jan. 20 meeting, the council decided to go ahead with investigating how the use of eminent domain would work. [More]
Taking control
Third quarter helps St. Henry get past New Bremen
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - Not every game can be a shootout, especially when the teams shoot 13-of-45 in the first half. But with a big third quarter, St. Henry pulled away from New Bremen 44-34 and picked up a big home Midwest Athletic Conference win at Redskin Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on February 4th, 2026
M. Jacob Miller
M. Jacob Miller, 31, of St. Marys, OH died 11:45 p.m. Friday January 30, 2026 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. [More]
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Pork farmers hear disease update
Local vet speaks at Pork Congress in Lima
LIMA - Ohio, like the rest of the country, continues to battle the spread of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a local veterinarian said at a swine health panel Tuesday at the Ohio Pork Congress in Lima.
County engineer clears debt on Mud Pike facility
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart's office has made the final payment on $4 million in loans taken out to help finance the construction of an $8.6 million engineering facility along Mud Pike, west of Celina, freeing up roughly $400,000 in road and bridge funds annually for local projects.
Minster crews commended for snow removal
MINSTER - Councilors learned Tuesday night that last week's snowstorm and the current cold snap have kept village crews busy clearing streets and responding to utility emergencies.
Redskins get past Riders
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry used a big second quarter to get out to a comfortable lead and never looked back to improve to 17-0 on the season with a 54-40 win at St. Marys in girls basketball action at Grand Lake Health System Court.
Rockets fall to Flashes
TOLEDO (AP) - Delrecco Gillespie led Kent State with 25 points and Cian Medley made a key 3-pointer with 42 seconds left as the Golden Flashes defeated Toledo 75-72 on Tuesday night.
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
AI ready for government work
Elections is first county office to take AI plunge
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections appears to be the first county department to have adopted an artificial intelligence policy to govern the usage of the increasingly ubiquitous technology in the workplace.
Board members gave their bles [More]
Area farm bureaus attend annual meeting in California
From staff reports
  BOTKINS - The staff of the Auglaize and Mercer County Farm Bureaus attended the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Anaheim, California, Jan. 9-14. The counties were selected as recipients of the American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence award, which celebrates unique, local, volunteer-driven programs that serve as models of innovation in local program development. [More]
Obituaries on February 3rd, 2026
Barbara Osterloh
Barbara Osterloh age 89, of Minster, Ohio died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Vancrest, St. Marys. [More]
Dennis Elliott
Dennis Edward Elliott, age 77, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Betty Meyers
Betty Meyers, age 90, of Celina, Ohio and former Portland resident passed away Thursday January 29, 2026 in Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio. [More]
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St. Marys continues trash rate talks
ST. MARYS - Members of St. Marys' solid waste committee further discussed a pending increase to the city's monthly trash fees and took suggestions from the public at their regular meeting this week.
State makes new application in Grove case
CELINA - The state asked a visiting judge this week to reconsider whether or not a Columbus man convicted of rape in Mercer County in July can ask for a new trial.
Engineering underway for Fort Recovery plant
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery officials applied for a state water pollution loan to help fund the ongoing design phase of their wastewater system study and plan.
Home likely a total loss in Mendon blaze
MENDON - No one was injured in a residential fire in Mendon Saturday evening, although some pets are believed to have died in the blaze.
At about 8 p.m., Mendon firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on the 200 block of North Main Street, Mendon fire chief Darrell Etgen said Monday.
Fort Recovery, Darke Co. receive grants for body cams
COLUMBUS - The Darke County Sheriff's Office is receiving funding to start a new body-worn camera program for deputies as part of a round of state grants announced Monday. The Village of Fort Recovery will also receive a grant to enhance its existing program for law enforcement officers.
Shining on
Celina picks up the win over Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - When you have a star, sometimes you have to let them shine.
Rachel Rammel was the star for Celina Monday, as the Bulldogs picked up a key 47-26 road win over Fort Recovery behind her 19 points.
Celina finishes 9-0 in WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls bowling team wrapped up the Western Buckeye League dual match season at 9-0 heading into this weeke
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Monday, February 2nd, 2026
St. Henry beats Celina
By Joe Schatz
ST. HENRY - On a night where St. Henry celebrated its 1995 State Championship Football team, it was only fitting that defense led the Redskins' boys basketball effort in their 60-35 win over Celina Saturday night at Redskin gymnasium.
The game [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2026
Thomas Everman
Thomas R. "Chooch" Everman, age 71, of Burkettsville, died peacefully with his wife by his side, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Bruce Combs
Bruce Combs, 90, of, St Marys, Ohio, passed away Friday January 30, at St. Rita [More]
Bruce Bernhold
Bruce David "Wheat" Bernhold, age 67, of Minster, Ohio, unexpectedly passed awa [More]
Martha Zahn
Martha Jean Zahn, 86, of Celina, Ohio was called back to Heaven to be with her [More]
Local pictures on February 2nd, 2026
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Eagles Greatest Hits
ODNR turn to citizens to tally area's bald eagle
CELINA- A recent 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, information from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources states.
Let's get physical
Marion Local uses foul line to beat Celina in overtime
MARIA STEIN - Saturday's Celina-Marion Local girls basketball game had a style that felt more appropriate for Booster Stadium than the Hangar.
The
Riders second in WBL
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Marys boys swimming team collected six victories to earn a second-place finish at the Western Buckeye League swimming and diving championships held at the Lima YMCA.
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