Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 3:15AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity combined with very warm low temperatures can be especially hazardous as the overnight hours provide little relief from the heat. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
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Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Obituaries on October 19th, 2023
Nancy Ellen Jamerson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peac [More]
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Madonna L. Gutshall, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. [More]
Rodney E. Downey, 78, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Robert A. Pleiman, age 89, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, October 17 2023 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Stories on October 19th, 2023
CELINA - Two high school students are facing expulsion following an investigation into concerns about a potential school shooting at Celina High School on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Vote '23
St. Marys Mayor
  ST. MARYS - Candidates Ashley R. Randolph and Joseph E. Hurlburt Jr. shared their visions for the city during a mayoral debate hosted by the St. Marys Rotary Club on Wednesday afternoon. [More]
Vote '23
Jefferson Township fire levy
Voters in Jefferson Township will decide on a five-year, 1.8-mill renewal property tax levy for fire protection and ambulance services in the Nov. 7 general election. [More]
NEW BREMEN - School board members learned the district is contracting with a new company for its after-school speed and strength training program in a brief meeting Wednesday.
MONTEZUMA- Village councilors on Wednesday night approved a village insurance policy of $2,612 with Stolly Insurance of Celina.
Village administrat
Panthers' season ends in sweep by Titans
COLDWATER - Top-seeded Coldwater advanced to the Division III volleyball district semifinals, while Midwest Athletic Conference rival Parkway bowed out in the sectional final Wednesday night. [More]
ST. HENRY - Both top seeds moved on to the next round of the Division III volleyball tournament with sweeps in their sectional finals on Wednesday at Redskin Gymnasium in St. Henry.
All-MAC Volleyball
A pair of juniors shared the top honor as the Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball coaches held their vote for all-conference teams.
New Bremen's
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville got two goals in the first half and added a pair in the second half to open the Division III boys soccer tournament with a 4-1 win over Ottawa-Glandorf on Wednesday in Ottawa.
The final week of the high school football regular season has arrived with the scenario that every team would like to be in: conference championships on the line.
Computer Points Roundup
  This is the final week of the regular season, and the schedule-makers have given us two fantastic conference championship games. In the Western Buck

MINSTER at VERSAILLES
H.B. Hole Field
Last Season: Joel Gehret rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns and Connor Stonebraker passed for two scores in the Tigers' 35-6 win at Memorial Field.
Impact Players
Offense
Braylon Gabes, ATH, Celina
25 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 17-0 win over Defiance.
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