Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
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Friday, October 5th, 2018
Woman arrested in St. Marys man's death
Resident found inside his home stabbed in chest
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - Police have arrested a Dublin woman in connection with the death of a St. Marys man.
St. Marys police and the St. Marys Rescue Squad responded to 204 Williams St. in St. Marys, at about 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release. Officers reportedly found the victim, identified as Joe Hunter, 56, St. Marys, with a stab wound to his chest. [More]
Five-setter at Fort Site
Fourth-ranked Indians stun top-ranked Redskins
By Colin Foster
FORT RECOVERY - In 2017, the top-ranked team in Division IV fell at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
It happened again in 2018.
The fourth-ranked Fort Recovery Indians became the first team from the MAC to defeat the top-ranked St. Henry Redskins - outlasting them for a five-set victory (25-14, 22-25, 25-22, 18-25, 15-11) Thursday in the noisy confines of Fort Site. [More]
Obituaries on October 5th, 2018
Thomas Knapke
Thomas A. Knapke, 76, died on October 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys.
Tom w [More]
Julia Williams
Julia Ann "Judy" Williams, 91, a resident of Ottebein Saint Marys Retirement Co [More]
Gregory Sommer
Gregory B. "Gee" Sommer age 65, of Minster, Ohio, died at 2:50 PM on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home in Minster. [More]
Rosella Muhlenkamp
Rosella M. "Sally" Muhlenkamp, age 87, of Portland, Indiana, died on October 3, 2018, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Robert Harting
Robert J. "Bob" Harting, age 71, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 5:20 AM. [More]
Jeff Craven
Jeff A. Craven, 59, Celina, died on Oct. 4, 2018, at his residence.
His wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held. [More]
Local pictures on October 5th, 2018
Subscriber stories on October 5th, 2018
Lake Campus construction starts
CELINA - Construction began this week on the Wright State University-Lake Campus expansion project.
Plans call for adding 7,000 square feet to Andrews Hall. The addition will feature a library and technology center, a nursing laboratory and a science education laboratory.
Champion of education, conservation dies
ST. MARYS - A local man who dedicated his life to serving the area through education and conservation passed away on Thursday.
Tom Knapke died at
Sheriff's technology agreements OK'd
Contracts total almost $10K
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this week approved Sheriff Jeff Grey's request to renew three agreements with technology providers at a total cost of nearly $10,000.
County moves ahead on pair of tile-replacement projects
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday took action to advance two major tile-replacement projects, selecting a contractor for one project and certifying another for the solicitation of bids.
Citywide power outage lasts 3 hours
CELINA - A power outage affecting the city and surrounding areas shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday was caused by the failure of an electrical device known as a high-voltage phase in the Walnut Street Substation.
Wildcats win D3 district title
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster boys golf team advanced to the Division III state golf tournament for the first time in nearly 10 years after capturing first place at the district tournament on Thursday at Stone Ridge Golf Club in Bowling Green.
Bulldogs outlast Roughriders in four
CELINA - Celina volleyball coach Amy Sutter believes St. Marys is much better than its 5-13 record reflects.
The Roughriders gave the Bulldogs all
Area Roundup
Caywood becomes career wins leader for St. Marys
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys will have two tennis players moving on after Clare Caywood and Allie Vanderhorst advanced to the Division
Cardinals win five-set battle over Flyers
MARIA STEIN - The Division IV volleyball tournament draw is Sunday, but if you were at the Hangar Thursday night you might have thought the tournament was already underway.
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