Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Friday, June 23rd, 2017
West Bank will be made into a grassy, stump-free area
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager David Faler said some of his staff and Ohio Department of Transportation employees likely will begin next week to remove the remaining felled trees on the west bank.
However, it's going to take a long time before the once tree-lined west bank slope is converted into a graded, stump-free grassy area, Faler told Grand Lake Rotarians on Thursday morning during an update about efforts to protect Grand Lake's earthen dams. [More]
Obituaries on June 23rd, 2017
Bradley "Boo-Boo" Bye, 46, formerly of Celina, OH passed away at his home in Ansonia, OH early Saturday June 17, 2017. [More]
Mary A. Bruns age 69 of Chickasaw, Ohio died at 4:21 AM on June 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Lucille K. Cron passed away around 8 pm on Wednesday June 21, 2017 at the Celina Manor surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Gertrude H. Tinnerman, 100, Saint Marys, died Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the Saint Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on June 23rd, 2017
Subscriber stories on June 23rd, 2017
Lake looking very green
By ED GEBERT and WILLIAM KINCAID
newsdept@dailystandard.com
CELINA - State officials continue to invest in cleanup operations and monitor microcystin algal toxin levels in Grand Lake.
Storage lacking for lake material
CELINA - Though the amount of muck lining Grand Lake's bottom may seem to be infinite - or at least enough to fill Ohio Stadium 22 stories high, by one account - the amount of land on which to store it is limited.
CELINA - Mercer County Health District board members gathered for a special meeting Thursday to attempt to continue a contract with Van Wert County officials, which that in $9,270 each year.
CELINA - Grand Lake United Methodist Church finds itself in a state of pastoral transition with the move of lead pastor the Rev. Matt Reynolds to mission work and the introduction of the Rev. Mick Whistler as the church's new pastor.
COLDWATER - A 10-run first inning was just the beginning for Coldwater as Ross Weigel pitched a three-hitter to give the Cavaliers their third consec
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parker Link allowed just two hits and St. Henry scored five runs in the top of the fifth inning to trigger the run-rule and come away with an 11-0 win over Celina in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Thursday night at Montgomery Field.