Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 8:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A quick burst of snow will move through the area this evening, resulting in light snow accumulations which may cover roadways. As temperatures drop into the teens, slick conditions are expected to remain through the overnight.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling this evening and overnight, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for winter driving conditions.
13° 13° Thu 24° Thu 24° 15° 15° Fri 28° Fri 28°
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - School board members at Tuesday's meeting discussed possibly keeping the anti-opioid overdose drug Narcan on school grounds as a safety measure.
Board member Todd Bills proposed the district have the drug on hand as a safety precaution, much as it has defibrillators and door blocks for use in violent incidents. [More]
Shot clinic called success
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Activity leading up to flu season is just beginning in Mercer County.
Health district epidemiologist Deb Scheer told health board members on Tuesday that activity is increasing with one influenza-associated hospitalization case reported in September and a successful drive-thru flu clinic held at the Mercer County Fairgrounds on Oct. 3. [More]
Obituaries on October 11th, 2017
Stephen John Arling age 22 of Chickasaw died at 11:30 AM on October 9, 2017 at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Erline H. Garman age 85 of New Bremen, died on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 11:55 P.M. at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Kay Perez, 56, Ansonia, died on Oct. 8, 2017, at her residence.
Services are [More]
Carolyn Jones-Browning, 79, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Decatur, IN. [More]
Kelley Ann Wendeln age 54 of New Bremen died at 7:10 AM on October 9, 2017 at her home. [More]
Local pictures on October 11th, 2017
Subscriber stories on October 11th, 2017
CELINA - County officials received a mixed bag of financial news on Tuesday morning ahead of the county commissioners' 2018 budgeting process, which should begin in the coming weeks.
WAPAKONETA - A St. Marys man pleaded guilty on Friday afternoon in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court to rape, a first-degree felony, and pandering obscenity involving a minor, a second-degree felony.
CELINA - A Celina Elementary School third-grader was diagnosed with viral meningitis this week.
The virus can spread through direct contact with saliva, nasal mucus or feces, school nurse Candy Weitz said in a release sent to parents and news outlets.
MENDON - Parkway school board members on Tuesday learned the football field bleachers must be replaced sooner rather than later.
At a previous mee
ROCKFORD - A 30-year-old Rockford man was arrested on Tuesday night as the result of a drug investigation.
Ryann Lee Robertson, 106 W. Market St.,
CELINA - The Celina volleyball team bounced back from last Thursday's tough loss at St. Marys with a 25-14, 25-9, 25-19 win over Van Wert on Tuesday night at the Intermediate School gymnasium.
Coldwater closes in on MAC title with win over Versailles
COLDWATER - Coldwater celebrated its six seniors before the game.
Then the Cavaliers celebrated a big win.
Coldwater defeated Versailles 3-1 (2
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen inched closer to winning its first MAC volleyball title since 2008 with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-21 win over Delphos St. John's at Arnzen Gymnasium in Delphos.
CELINA - Shawnee and Celina battled to a 1-1 tie in the Western Buckeye League girls soccer finale Tuesday evening on the Celina pitch.
The Bulldogs fought back from a 1-0 halftime deficit with the equalizer at the 18:11 mark of the second half.
Lunatic Fringe opens its doors in St. Marys
ST. MARYS - A long-empty building in downtown St. Marys has been transformed into Lunatic Fringe Salon, a business that hopes to help others transform their look as well.