Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Tuesday, January 7th, 2014
Overnight fire destroys area home
Firefighters from 12 departments battle blaze
By Shelley Grieshop
Twelve area fire departments battled extreme weather conditions to fight a blaze that destroyed a house overnight Monday.
No one was injured as dozens of firefighters from Ohio and Indiana attempted to extinguish the fire at 1065 Strable Road, about one mile east of Chattanooga. 
"It was a total loss. ... The wind, the cold weather, there wasn't much we could do," said Chattanooga Fire Chief Doug Brehm, adding a damage estimate and cause was not immediately available. [More]
Obituaries on January 7th, 2014
Beverley Ashley
Beverley J. Ashley, 76, Celina, died at 10:15 p.m., Jan. 4, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Margaret Bretz
Margaret B. "Peg" Bretz, 89, Fort Recovery, died Jan. 5, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Michael Fishbaugh
Michael Fishbaugh, 63, Celina, died Jan. 3, 2014, at 10:20 p.m. at his residence. [More]
Mark Ruschau
Mark D. Ruschau, 54, New Bremen, died at 6:45 p.m., Jan. 5, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on January 7th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 7th, 2014
Power outages hit Rockford, Mendon, leave 3,000 in dark
Arctic blast brings more sub-zero readings
ROCKFORD - Several local families sought shelter Monday night at fire departments in Mendon and Rockford after losing power in their homes during the sub-zero weather conditions.
Marion boys, girls top first rankings
AP State Basketball Polls
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local's boys and girls basketball teams were both voted number one in the initial 2013-14 Associated Press state boys and girls basketball polls released on Monday evening.
Coldwater wrestlers third at Troy
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater wrestling team finished third at the Troy Invitational on Saturday.
Jake Schmidt took first at 160 p
Reichard now playing for Grizzlies
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The winding road of the 2013-14 hockey season continued to turn for Cody Reichard.
The Celina native started the s
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