Flood Watch issued April 4 at 9:43AM 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 showers and thunderstorms will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
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Flood Watch issued April 4 at 9:43AM 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 showers and thunderstorms will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Lutz signs with Ashland
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Jon Lutz had to give his older sister a nod about his choice of college.
The Celina track and field standout will head to Ashland University next season to continue his career.
"My sister Amelia (a former Celina throwing standout) go [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2025
Rebecca Lybarger
Rebecca Kendrick Lybarger, 78, of New Bremen, Ohio, passed away on March 31, at [More]
Ruth Weidman
Ruth Elane Weidman, age 93 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 31, 202 [More]
Collin Thomas
Collin Keith Thomas, age 61 of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 [More]
Dolores Schulze
Dolores (Hartings) Schulze, 89, of Yorkshire, died April 2, 2025 at The Gardens [More]
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Thousands lose power as storms pound area
CELINA - A strong line of severe thunderstorms barreled through Mercer and Auglaize counties late Wednesday night, downing a tree across a street in Celina, trapping a semitrailer driver hauling turkeys under fallen power lines, and knocking out power to thousands of residents, according to reports.
More than a Fish Story
Event highlights Sport Fish Restoration Act
ST. MARYS - The overwhelming majority of the Ohio Division of Wildlife's roughly $85 million budget comes not from the state's general fund, but from
SWCD uses grants to help farmers trap nutrients
CELINA - The Mercer Soil and Water Conservation District recently worked with two area landowners to install several innovative best management pract
Ohio Senate passes Farm Bureau Health Plan
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed S.B. 100, the Farm Bureau Health Plan, sponsored by State Sen. Susan Manchester, R-Waynesfield, that could give Ohio Farm Bureau members much wider access to affordable health care coverage plans, according to a release from Manchester's office.
Garmann Miller acquires Celina engineering firm
MINSTER - Local facility design and planning firm Garmann Miller announced in a news release Wednesday that it acquired Access Engineering Solutions, a Celina-based civil engineering company, effective March 31.
Clothing made of money (literally)
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, visitors could take home a unique souvenir - a tiny shoe made from real U.S. currency.
The miniature models were created from macerated greenbacks, a process that involved shredding and pulping old, unfit paper money to form new shapes.
Hoskins to take over at Coldwater
Will Hoskins will become the new Coldwater High School head boys basketball coach, pending approval from the board of education at its April 15 meeting, per a release via social media on Wednesday.
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Today in History: April 4, Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis
Today in History: April 3, Unabomber arrested in Montana
Today in History: April 2, Pope John Paul II dies at 84
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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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.
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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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