Special Weather Statement issued February 2 at 10:45PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Mostly clear skies and weak southerly winds have resulted in patchy fog development. Fog is expected to persist overnight, which could become dense in some locations. This may result in visibilities below one mile.
If you encounter dense fog while driving, exercise caution, reduce speed and use low beam headlights.
36° 36° patchy Mon 57° Mon 57° patchy 30° 30° slight chance Tue 39° Tue 39°
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Friday, March 20th, 2020
Cars cram St. Joseph church lot for procession
By Leslie Gartrell
ST. JOSEPH - People in more than 200 cars crammed into St. Joseph Catholic Church's parking lot to see the Eucharistic procession in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph on Thursday evening.
The procession was a way to ask St. Joseph, protector of families and homes, to intervene and protect local homesteads during the COVID-19 pandemic. [More]
Obituaries on March 20th, 2020
Ann Esselstein
Ann Elizabeth Sutton Esselstein, 53, of Rockford, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Bill Carpenter
Bill D. Carpenter, 69, of St. Marys, OH died 7:15 a.m. Tuesday March 17, 2020 at his residence. [More]
John Schlosser
John J. Schlosser, 81, of Saint Marys, peacefully passed at his home at 1:20 P.M. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. [More]
Audrey Borden
Audrey Borden, 89, Celina, died on March 18, 2020, at Grande Lake Healthcare Ce [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 20th, 2020
Worshipping from a distance
Most in-person church services are canceled
CELINA - As churches suspend in-person services and activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pastors and religious leaders are trying other ways to reach their congregations and keep them connected to their faith.
Chickasaw swears in new mayor
CHICKASAW - Ben Kramer was sworn in as the new Chickasaw mayor by village solicitor Judy Koesters during Wednesday's council meeting.
He replaces Doug Huelsman, who resigned after his job duties led him to relocate to the Columbus area.
Community cancellations
The following events have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic:
• Monday's St. Henry Village Council meeting has been canceled.
• Mo
St. Marys makes changes
St. Marys officials will implement the following changes to the city's refuse and recycling services effective Monday:
• All curbside recycling w
Dream Team
Big-play Janae comes through
MINSTER - Minster's Janae Hoying is one of the best guards in all of Division IV.
And the junior just might be the best player in big moments.
Dream Team
Vaughn elevates her game
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's Addy Vaughn is a Division-I college volleyball signee.
She happens to be a pretty good at basketball, too.
"When I'm in
Flashback Friday
Unforgettable season
Marion players and coach reflect on 2017-18 title run
Marion Local's Tyler Mescher got the moment every kid grows up wanting: two free throws with a state championship on the line.
It occurred on Marc
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