Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 8:22PM 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, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:18PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 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 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
-1° -1° Sat 11° Sat 11° chance Sun 16° Sun 16°
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
From staff reports
Auglaize County authorities used information from a reported scam victim Wednesday to arrest one of the alleged scammers at the victim's house.
According to a news release from the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office, a St. Marys Township resident ad [More]
Fort Recovery holds off Coldwater for first MAC win
By Joe Schatz
COLDWATER - Sometimes all a team needs is to see one go in. For Fort Recovery, after an 0-9 start the team has now won four of seven after a 48-46 win over Coldwater at the Palace Thursday night.
"It took us a while to figure some stuff out, a [More]
Obituaries on January 23rd, 2026
Carl R. Gangwer, 86, of Rockford, OH passed away early Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026. [More]
Dennis M. Garke, age 65, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. [More]
Joyce A. Long, age 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Mike Knatz, 68, St. Marys, died Jan. 21, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral arra [More]
Robin Ann Burris, 67, Mendon, died at 11:54 p.m. Jan. 18, 2026, at Van Wert Manor. [More]
Local pictures on January 23rd, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 23rd, 2026
CELINA - Two Mercer County Board of Elections members are at odds over potentially changing the way the board handles absentee ballots returned witho
Attendees at Auglaize event get tips on transition plans
WAPAKONETA - Area farmers learned how to preserve the past while planning ahead on Thursday afternoon at an event called "Farming into the Future" held by the Auglaize County Historical Society and the Ohio State Extension office at the junior fair building in Wapakoneta.
CELINA - As a major winter storm bears down on a vast swath of the U.S. today, residents of western Ohio are preparing for a weekend filled with heavy snow and temperatures below 10 degrees.
VILLA NOVA - A state route was closed for about two hours on Thursday afternoon while multiple local law enforcement agencies engaged in an armed sta
WAPAKONETA - A 23-year-old Elida man was charged with vehicular homicide last week for his alleged part in an accident in July that killed a 35-year-old Spencerville woman.
CELINA - A strong defense allows poor shooting nights to be forgiven.
Celina shot under 30% from the field, but used 24 Kenton turnovers and domina
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry shut out Delphos St. John's in the opening quarter and never looked back to remain undefeated on the season with a 56-24 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday night at Arnzen Gymnasium.
MINSTER - Time of possession is typically a football stat. But Parkway coach Dan Williamson will tell you it matters in basketball as well.
"There
The first thing readers will notice about our annual PROGRESS supplement this year is that we've divided it into four smaller, weekly sections, instead of two large sections. PROGRESS parts 1-4 will be published in consecutive weeks on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13.
St. Marys MHS Alumni Foundation
Alumni group supports St. Marys City Schools
ST. MARYS - After a brief pause about five years ago, a local alumni association is back and better than ever, with tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded and an accomplished and diverse hall of fame established.
Business support
Leadership, activities, events and 2026 outlook
Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
121 E. Logan St. Celina OH 45822
419-586-2219
assistant@celinamercer.com
www.celinamercer.com
No. of members: 353
Dues: Pricing structure based on business type and total employee count.
Government
CRAs help communities add stores, expand factories, enhance housing
CELINA - A decades-old, state-mandated direct incentive tax exemption program has proved to be a steadfast and useful tool for local communities looking to revamp and expand.
Davis Camper Sales Inc.
Family-owned camper dealer has deep roots
NORTH STAR - Grounded in faith and family, a longtime, locally owned camper dealership has remained competitive by leaning into evolution, while still maintaining its loyal customer base that spans multiple generations.