Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 3:14PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 20 below zero are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Overnight Sunday through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:53PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through on Sunday afternoon and evening bringing snow showers and dropping temperatures. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will lead to reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible.
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Friday, January 17th, 2025
Obituaries on January 17th, 2025
Fr. Timothy Guthridge, C.PP.S., 67, died January 13, 2025, in the infirmary at [More]
Theodore "Ted" David Dickerson, age 62 of Colorado Springs, Colorado and former [More]
Stories on January 17th, 2025
Ohio count reaches 8, all in Darke and Mercer counties
CELINA - For the second time this week, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detection in Mercer County. The case reported Wednesday involved 10,434 commercial turkeys, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture's HPAI web page.
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CELINA - With two weeks remaining in January, it may be time to ask: "How are those resolutions going?"
Experts say choosing an attainable, realistic and healthy resolution takes a bit more thought than the typical goals of losing weight, quitting smoking or saving money. [More]
CELINA - The village of Fort Recovery has initiated a procedure to annex 7.417 acres from Gibson Township to provide utility services to four properties on Union City Road, including the site of a poultry biosecurity shower facility.
CELINA - For the second year in a row, the Mercer County Engineer's Office nearly doubled its resources by securing funding through outside sources such as federal aid and Ohio Public Works Commission funds, engineer Jim Wiechart wrote in his 2024 annual report.
CELINA - Mercer County sheriff's deputies arrested a 55-year-old Coldwater man on Monday on various drug charges, according to a news release from Sheriff Doug Timmerman.
CELINA - The night went pretty much as Celina wrestling coach James Miracle expected as the Bulldogs improved to 4-1 in Western Buckeye League matches with a 62-14 win over Kenton on Thursday at Celina High School.
MINSTER - For 2 ½ quarters, it looked like a game that was going to go down to the wire with four lead changes, two ties, and with neither team led by more than two possessions. [More]
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Kenton pulled away from Celina in the fourth quarter and came away with a 50-42 win over the Bulldogs in Western Buckeye League girls basketball action on Thursday in Hardin County.
Also known as the Mother of the Bride
MINSTER - Just like a bride's gown, the dress for the mother of the bride (MOB) has become more functional and fashionable over time and is constantly evolving, according to Lori Rindler and Anne Puthoff, co-owners of Emmy's Bridal in Minster.
Local pictures on January 17th, 2025