Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:12AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:12AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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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.
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Today In History
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - Following allegations of juror misconduct, a visiting judge is weighing whether or not to allow a new trial for a 45-year-old Columbus man convicted and sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to more than 100 years in prison for first-degree felony rape and a host of other child sex crimes. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - For Parkway's Bryn Schoenleben, continuing her softball career at a school close to home while having an eye on development was key as the Parkway standout is set to play at Edison State Community College after finishing her senior year. [More]
Obituaries on January 22nd, 2026
Barbara A. Koeper, age 78 of New Bremen, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:25 A.M. at the Joint Twp. Dist. Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on January 22nd, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 22nd, 2026
Proposal cites safety as primary concern
CELINA - The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments about a proposed $3.1 million roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and State Route 119, the site of numerous fatal accidents over the years. The project would be Mercer County's first roundabout.
CELINA - Police Chief Tom Wale said a report of a child waving a gun at Celina High School on Wednesday afternoon was unsubstantiated, rebuking social media accounts for sparking concern and rumors in the community.
CELINA - A 23-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were indicted in Mercer County Common Pleas Court last week for separate incidents related to drug possession and failure to comply with a police officer.
The Mercer County Historical Society
The Mercer County Historical Society needs the public's help.
As we continually update the Riley House, we
The Hoops
Last week, Delphos St. John's went to the Hangar and knocked Marion Local from the ranks of unbeatens for the second straight season.
This week, the Blue Jays return to Mercer County, this time to claim sole possession of first place in the Midwest Athletic Conference.
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members voted not to renew the district treasurer's contract and placed her on paid administrative leave Monday.
The decision came after the board met in executive session during a special meeting to discuss the treasurer's employment. [More]
St. Marys defeats Rangers in Auglaize County battle
By Joe Schatz
NEW KNOXVILLE - A second quarter run had New Knoxville thinking it could pull an upset against its Auglaize County rivals, but St. Marys dominated the second half to run away with a 66-44 win at Ranger gymnasium for its fourth victory in a row.
The loss is the fourth in a row for the Rangers (3-13), who now have an 0-4 mark against Western Buckeye League opponents this season. [More]
Local pictures on January 21st, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 21st, 2026
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Elections is gearing up for the May 5 primary election in which voters will choose their parties' nominees for federal, state and local offices.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously advanced a 10-year property tax renewal levy for children's services to the Mercer County Board of Elections for placement on the May 5 primary election ballot.
MINSTER - A local couple raised concerns at Tuesday night's Minster Village Council meeting over a possible business development in a residential area of the village.
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery officials are set to apply for a state water pollution loan to help fund the ongoing design phase of their wastewater system study and plan.
CELINA - A 32-year-old Celina man previously convicted of a sex crime was arrested this week for reportedly failing to notify authorities of an address and vehicle change.
CELINA - A multi-year county maintenance ditch project has been completed, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced Tuesday.
Since 2012, Merce
ARCANUM - Two Greenville teens killed last week in a fiery three-vehicle accident just outside of Arcanum on State Route 49 have been identified, a news release from Darke County Sheriff Mark Whittaker reports.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater used a strong first half to build a lead, then needed a big fourth quarter to hang on and snap a six-game losing streak in defeating Northwest Conference co-leader Spencerville 58-51 on Tuesday night at the Walk-In Closet in Spencerville.
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) - Leonardo Bettiol had 20 points in UMass' 84-82 win over Toledo on Tuesday.
Bettiol also had nine rebounds for the Minutemen (
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Memorial High School plans to gradually phase out Latin courses due to the difficulty in finding certified instructors and the fact that colleges are reportedly relaxing foreign language requirements.
Superintendent Bill Ruane made the announcement at last week's school board meeting, while touching on a number of open positions at St. Marys City Schools, including a high school ELA/ career exploration teaching opening. [More]
Obituaries on January 20th, 2026
Kohneita Revelle Lear, 95, of New Bremen, Ohio, died on January 14, 2026 at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Janet Louise Swartz, 93, of St. Marys, Ohio, departed this life at 5:06 p.m. Thursday January 15, 2026 at the Dublin Retirement Village. [More]
Jayne E. Van Dyke, age 79, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital with her family at her bedside. [More]
Richard "Ralf" Rammel, age 64, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Celina. [More]
Jean Ann Longstreth, age 81, of rural Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026. [More]
Phoebe M. Houseworth, 95, of St. Marys, OH died 3:30 a.m. Monday January 19, 2026 at Elmwood of New Bremen, OH. [More]
Local pictures on January 20th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 20th, 2026
ST. MARYS - The fact that City of St. Marys' trash customers will see some kind of substantial rate increase this year remains inevitable, though city councilors have yet to decide just how high they'll go.
VERSAILLES - It was a 2-0 day for the Midwest Athletic Conference on Monday at the Prosperity Promotions Versailles Tiger Classic girls basketball showcase.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
While weather and road conditions prompted some cancelations, Fort Recovery and New Bremen traveled to TP Lanes in Bellefontaine for the King's Classic Tournament.
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