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°
Friday, January 13th, 2023
Officials: Use food pantries
By Bob Tomaszewski
As extra COVID-related payments for the program formerly known as food stamps end in February, area Job and Family Service directors encourage recipients to use other available programs including local food pantries.
Since March 2020, participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have received heightened monthly payments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. [More]
Flyers hold off Cardinals to keep pace atop MAC
By Dave Stilwell
NEW BREMEN - Marion Local remained atop the girls Midwest Athletic Conference basketball standings with a 38-25 victory over New Bremen Thursday night at the Cardinal Gymnasium.
The Flyers (13-2, 6-0 MAC) used a variety of pressure defenses to force 22 New Bremen turnovers and limit the Cardinals to just about as many points - 25. [More]
Obituaries on January 13th, 2023
Patty Sue Brock, 72, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home in Celina. [More]
Jo Rowen, 90, of St. Marys, died 5:18 P.M. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Connie "Constance"(Hamberg) Davenport, age 70, of Montezuma, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home in Montezuma. [More]
Urban A. Knapke, age 95, of Maria Stein, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Mary (Becky) Quellhorst, 67, New Bremen, died at 4:35 p.m. Jan. 10, 2023, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on January 13th, 2023
Subscriber stories on January 13th, 2023
CELINA - Mercer County Health District officials are suspending the search for a new office location as county commissioners reevaluate years-old plans to create more space for county agencies.
CELINA - School board members on Thursday took the first step toward placing a 1% earned-income tax renewal levy on the May 2 primary/special election ballot.
CHICKASAW - As work winds down on major infrastructure upgrades in the village, a consulting engineer said the project has a good chance of coming in at or close to budget.
WAPAKONETA - A Celina woman was arrested on Tuesday for a probation violation and may face additional charges after investigators reportedly found counterfeit checks, money and drugs and suspected methamphetamine at a hotel room.
ST.HENRY - St. Henry's defense came ready to play Thursday night.
The Redskins forced turnovers on the first three possessions and doubled down on their pressure on the way to a 37-17 victory over New Knoxville in a Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball game at Redskin Gymnasium.
FORT RECOVERY - Coldwater played strong defense and took advantage of Fort Recovery's struggles shooting the ball to pick up a 41-7 victory over the Indians on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Area Roundup
Compiled By Tom Haines
The Celina wrestling team improved to 4-1 in Western Buckeye League action with a 67-12 win over Elida on Thursday at the Celina High School gymnasium.