Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 11:53AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 52° Today 52° 39° 39° Tomorrow 54° Tomorrow 54° 35° 35° frost
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Friendly Markets closing
Logan Street store known for its meats, hot lunches
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Celina delicatessen and grocery store renowned for its fresh meats, catering service and daily lunch specials is slated to close Nov. 7.
Friendly Markets made the announcement on social media Monday, revealing that all groceries and frozen items except for deli/steak, as well as pop and Gatorade, will be marked down 50%. [More]
What's on the Ballot? Part 11: New Bremen BOE
By Erin Gardner
  NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Local Schools district voters are set to choose four school board members from eight candidates vying for the seats in next month's general election.
The terms of four of the five current board members - Eric Dicke, Michele Bambauer, Michelle Busse and Suzanne Wells - expire at the end of the year. Dicke was the only incumbent who filed to run. [More]
Clutch performance
St. Marys scores twice late to defeat Celina in district play
By Gary R. Rasberry
TIFFIN - After playing 80 minutes to a draw in the regular season meeting, the rematch between Celina and St. Marys in boys soccer was primed to be a dandy.
Turned out, the Roughriders were not in the mood to work overtime, or wrap up the season. [More]
Obituaries on October 21st, 2025
Roman Schaefer
Roman W. Schaefer age 90 of Maria Stein died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Otterbein St. Marys. [More]
John Muhlenkamp
John William Muhlenkamp, 80, of Cincinnati, formerly of Fort Recovery, Ohio pas [More]
Lester Flore
Lester Flore, 87, Celina, died Oct. 20, 2025, at Joint Township District Memori [More]
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Bus driver charged with sexual contact with student
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys City Schools bus driver was arrested for child sex crimes Monday after allegedly having sexual contact with a student off school grounds.
Ex-coach indicted on drug charges
ST. MARYS - The former St. Marys varsity boys basketball coach was arraigned on Monday on drug charges after reportedly giving an 18-year-old student prescription drugs last month while off school grounds.
Fort Recovery council approves annexation of property
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery councilors on Monday night approved the village's most recent property annexation with another in the works.
Councilors approved the annexation of the 1.035-acre parcel of land located on Fort Recovery-Minster Road and owned by Nathan and Jamie Fortkamp.
Man who fled court faces new charges
CELINA - A 33-year-old Celina man was arraigned on escape charges Monday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after reportedly fleeing from the courthouse during a court hearing earlier this month.
Versailles wins $250K grant for Midmark road
VERSAILLES - The village of Versailles will receive a $250,000 a state grant for a road project in support of Midmark Corp., a developer and manufacturer of medical, dental and veterinary health care equipment.
Cavaliers advance to district title match
OTTOVILLE - As the saying goes, revenge is a dish best served cold.
However, in Coldwater's 3-0 win over Delphos St. John's, the more appropriate adjective might have been windy.
Bulldogs end season
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina won the opening set against Bowling Green 25-23, only for the Bobcats to come back to take the next three sets 25-23, 25-15, 25-22 to win the Division III volleyball district semifinal on Monday night at Liberty-Benton High School.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Fall is fine for fishing
Good day everyone. I hope all is going well so far with all of you.
Fall weather has officially arrived, and in which entails leaves are changing
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