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Frost Advisory issued April 26 at 2:57AM EDT until April 26 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

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Friday, February 26th, 2016

Deacon retires after 30 years of doing God's work

John Parker performed baptisms, weddings, taught Latin, English and driver's education

By Claire Giesige

FORT RECOVERY - After 30 years of service, an area deacon who has baptized more than 500 children has retired.

John Parker of Fort Recovery became Mercer County's first permanent deacon after his ordination in 1985. He also had taught Latin and English at the Fort Recovery High School and was a driving instructor for 23 years. [More]

Cavs, Indians bow out of tournament

Division III Girls District Semifinals - Elida

By Colin Foster

ELIDA - Top-seeded Columbus Grove put a stop to Coldwater's tournament run with a 63-44 victory in the Division III district semifinal opener.

Then Fort Recovery couldn't stop Liberty-Benton's Jensen Hiegel in a 56-43 loss.

As a result, the Bulldogs and fourth-seeded Eagles earned a return trip to the Elida Fieldhouse to compete in Saturday's district final at 2 p.m. [More]

Obituaries on February 26th, 2016

Anna Amstutz

Anna L. Amstutz, 90, Celina, died Feb. 26, 2016, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]

Lawrence Gehret

Lawrence Gehret, 87, Fort Loramie, died Feb. 25, 2016, in Fort Loramie.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. March 1 at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie. [More]

Local pictures on February 26th, 2016

Subscriber stories on February 26th, 2016

Dirksen hired as full-time Ag Solutions coordinator

CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday appointed Theresa Dirksen of Maria Stein to the new, full-time position of Ag Solutions coordinator.

Concerns raised as state releases report card data

Amid local concerns of inaccurate data, the Ohio Department of Education has released the second half of the state district report cards.

Some districts felt the impact of opt-outs and rigorous testing, with at least three appealing the results of parts of the report cards.

Titans shut down Bulldogs

Division II Girls District Semifinals - Paulding

PAULDING - Six days after the team's biggest and most emotional win of the season, Celina looked to keep its season alive in the Division II girls district basketball tournament against WBL champion Ottawa-Glandorf.

Flyers, Wildcats will battle for title

Division IV Girls District Semifinals - Wapakoneta

WAPAKONETA - Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball rivals Minster and Marion Local have locked up in some epic postseason battles over the years.

Celina swimmers unable to advance

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The high school swimming season ended for the Celina boys' swim team after none of the relays nor individual swimmer

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