Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Health care systems across the country face a litany of challenges this year, including persistent workforce shortages, supply chain ruptures and high levels of inflation, according to the American Hospital Association.
Mercer Health Chief Financial Officer Jon Dingledine at Wednesday night's hospital board of governors meeting highlighted findings from AHA's 2025 Environmental Scan report, a comprehensive look at key data and insights shaping the health care landscape. [More]
Obituaries on January 23rd, 2025
Edward Leonard Gigandet, age 85, of St. Rt. 66, Fort Loramie, passed away of na [More]
Walter R. Heitkamp, age 86 of Minster, Ohio, died at 1:30 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Briarwood Village Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Barbara Jean (Houser) Massey, age 96, of Fort Loramie Swanders Road, Anna, pass [More]
Carl E. "Sam" McNeilan, age 91 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Local pictures on January 23rd, 2025
Subscriber stories on January 23rd, 2025
But it doesn't have to be cold indoors
CELINA - Although Mother Nature is in a frigid mood, homes don't have to be. With a few extra preventive preparation steps, area residents can ensure their homes are toasty while the weather is frosty.
COLDWATER - Mercer Health is inching ever closer to reaching its fundraising goal of $3 million to help finance a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation of the childbirth center located within Mercer County Community Hospital.
WAPAKONETA - The Ohio Department of Development announced this week that Auglaize County will receive $1 million in Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) grant funds to improve access to housing and provide homeownership and rental assistance for low- and moderate-income families.
The trenches of World War I were places of true suffering and horror. Disease ran rampant and there was virtually no shelter from the elements. For too many young men, some of them as young as 18 years old, they died in the trenches.
The Hoops
Celina hosts Elida in key WBL contest
While the 2024-25 boys basketball season has been a bit of a struggle for a young Celina team, the Bulldogs are playing tough in the Western Buckeye League.
Alumni Notes
Just 16 games into her college career, Paige Williamson is making an impact for Anderson University.
The Parkway graduate had a career game on Saturday as the Ravens traveled to Richmond, Indiana, to face Earlham College in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play.