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Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2020
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - A sixth person in Mercer County has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The woman, between 20-30 years old, is in self-isolation at home, according to a news release Thursday from the Mercer County Health District.
Also on Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine extended the stay-at-home order until 11:59 p.m. May 1. The order goes into effect at midnight on Monday, according to the Ohio Department of Health. [More]
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Help is coming for people needing emergency shelter or struggling with rent, mortgage and utility payments because of setbacks triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal and state funds have been repurposed to meet the pressing needs of those adversely affected by the unprecedented outbreak rampaging across the nation. [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2020
Fr. James Miller, C.PP.S., 94, died in his sleep at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April [More]
Ann B. Heisser, age 90, of Celina, Ohio and formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Miller Place in Celina. [More]
Betty Lee (Kelley) Conn, age 83 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Marie M. Kitzmiller age 94, of Celina, formerly of New Bremen, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 6:45 P.M. at the Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on April 3rd, 2020
Subscriber stories on April 3rd, 2020
CELINA - Veterinarians and animal hospital workers are adjusting to having limited personal protective equipment while trying to keep workers, clients and pets safe.
CELINA - A Celina man was arrested on Wednesday for noncompliance with sex-offender registry rules.
Christopher Berogan, 29, is being held in the M
TROY - A Celina man has pleaded not guilty in Miami County Municipal Court to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and attempting to commit an offense, both fourth-degree felonies, and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony.
The following events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Mercer County Health District officials have canceled their April 8 health board meeting. The board will meet next at 8 a.m. May 20 in the Mercer County Central Services Building first-floor conference room, Celina.
Spring Spotlight
Minster's Alex Albers aims to be best runner in family
MINSTER - Kaitlynn Albers collected eight All-Ohio honors during her career as a runner for Minster. 
Her little brother aspires to win more than