Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:34PM EST until January 23 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures are expected to be in the upper single digits (above zero), a northwest wind at 10-15 mph will make temperatures feel as if they are colder than 10 below zero.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:34PM EST until January 23 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures are expected to be in the upper single digits (above zero), a northwest wind at 10-15 mph will make temperatures feel as if they are colder than 10 below zero.
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]
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]
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]
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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.
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.
ST. MARYS - Coldwater boys basketball coach Will Hoskins had a concern how his team would play Saturday afternoon after a big conference win on Friday.
The Cavaliers shrugged off a sluggish start and built a double digit lead in the second half to pick up their third straight victory in a 51-38 decision over St. Marys at Grand Lake Health System Court. [More]
