Wind Advisory issued December 18 at 11:35AM EST until December 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
Today 51° Today 51° 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° slight chance 23° 23°
Saturday, December 21st, 2013
By Doug Drexler
CELINA - Veterans and fraternal organizations have won at least a temporary victory in maintaining a form of video gambling that supports their charitable work and operating expenses.
Attorney General Mike DeWine's office, after negotiating the issue with a coalition of groups for most of the year, ordered the electronic raffle gaming machines shut down Dec. 8. [More]
Celina rallies from four-point deficit in extra session
By Ryan Hines
OTTAWA - After blowing a six-point lead in the final 2:06 of the fourth quarter, Celina rebounded in overtime and snapped a six-game losing streak in Ottawa as the Bulldogs knocked off the Ottawa-Glandorf Titans 69-64 in Western Buckeye League action on Friday night at the Supreme Court. [More]
Obituaries on December 21st, 2013
Mary Ann Caldwell, 81, St. Marys, died at 4:05 p.m. Dec. 18, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Susan S. Cubberley, 67, Celina, died at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2013, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. [More]
Ruth Niekamp, New Bremen, died Dec. 20, 2013 at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Local pictures on December 21st, 2013
Subscriber stories on December 21st, 2013
CELINA - Tall and burly, Dave Shouse effortlessly places a turkey roast and a bag of grapefruit in a cart pushed by a woman in a tattered winter coat.
He grins and the middle-age lady flashes a quick smile before boxing up her groceries and leaving the crowded food pantry.
A 41-year-old Celina woman was killed at 1:58 p.m. Friday after traveling left-of-center on U.S. 127 north of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Van Wert post.
COLDWATER - The Palace in Coldwater played host to the Cavalier wrestling team in a rare Friday night double-dual matchup that was billed as "Friday Night MatMania" featuring Fairview, Madison Plains and Preble Shawnee.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders overcame a slow start and outscored Kenton 23-8 over the final 10 minutes of the game to post a 56-42 win over the Wildcats in Western Buckeye League action on Friday night at Murotech Court.
MAC Roundup
Fort Recovery held the lead for most of the first three quarters but Franklin-Monroe rallied in the fourth quarter and the Jets knocked off the Indians 61-58 in overtime during Friday's matchup in Pitsburg.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Defiance dominated the first three quarters and rolled to a 66-53 win over Bath on Friday night in Western Buckeye League action.