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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Saturday, January 21st, 2017
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - Minster jumped out to a solid lead on New Bremen in the first half and then used timely free throw shooting in the fourth quarter to hold off a Cardinal charge and pick up a 48-37 win in MAC boys basketball action at Wildcat Gymnasium on Friday night in the Battle of Route 66. [More]
Obituaries on January 21st, 2017
Robert "Bob" J. Frilling, age 87 of Anna, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Fair Haven Nursing Home, Sidney. [More]
Brian D. Gray, age 54 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Jan 19, 2017 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Stephen Paul Gray, age 58 of Westerville, Ohio and formerly of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday Jan 17, 2017 at his residence in Westerville. [More]
Lee C. Billger, 84, Celina, died at 10:03 a.m. Jan. 20, 2017, at Celina Manor. [More]
Kristine "Kris" Selby, 49, Saint Marys, died suddenly at 6:51 P.M. Thursday, January 19, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Marcella R. Thomas, 93, formerly of New Bremen, died at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 20, 2017, at St. Marys Living Center, where she had resided the last nine years. [More]
Local pictures on January 21st, 2017
Subscriber stories on January 21st, 2017
Mercer County
CELINA - Mercer County's 2017 general fund appropriations are 4 percent higher than last year's due to increased expenses for public defenders, a new full-time county employee and additional money for escalating children services costs.
FORT RECOVERY - Roscoe really is a teacher's pet.
The blonde monkey puppet has entertained and helped teach many young students over the years in Judie Braun's classrooms.
CELINA - Defiance went into halftime red hot and came out of the locker room on fire.
As a result, the visiting Bulldogs beat Celina 59-45 in a Western Buckeye League battle Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
Versailles pulls away from Indians in fourth
FORT RECOVERY - Championship teams know how to finish games.
On Friday night, defending MAC champion Versailles returned to the unfriendly confines of Fort Site Fieldhouse, where the Tigers had not won since Dec. 9, 2005.
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida outscored St. Marys 18-5 in the fourth quarter to come back and beat the Roughriders 52-42 in WBL action at Murotech Court.
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and
Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry outscored New Knoxville 15-3 in the first quarter and coasted to a 61-51 victory on Friday night at Ranger Gymnasium.