Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:49PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 9 and 11 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 24 at 1:32PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:49PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 9 and 11 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 24 at 1:32PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Shutdown defense
St. John's pulls away from St. Henry to take sole MAC lead
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - The first quarter of the Delphos St. John's and St. Henry battle was like watching two boxers slug it out for a full round.
As the game went on, though, the Blue Jays kept hitting and the Redskins were missing.
St. Henry was held scoreless for nearly five minutes in the second quarter, then did likewise in the third quarter, leading the Blue Jays to expand a three-point first quarter lead into a 73-50 win in a sold-out Redskin Gymnasium on Friday night. [More]
Buening to run at BGSU
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - After putting together a strong career in green and white, Colin Buening will now sport orange and brown.
The Celina distance running specialist will attend Bowling Green State University next fall, joining the Falcons' cross country team as well as the men's club track and field team. [More]
Obituaries on January 24th, 2026
Carl Koenig
Carl August Koenig, age 83, of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. [More]
Charles Zumberge
Charles "Charlie" F. Zumberge, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully at 8:36 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home in Celina. [More]
Doris Kaiser
Doris Jean Kaiser, age 86, of Fort Recovery, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on January 24th, 2026
Subscriber stories on January 24th, 2026
Plowing us out
Snow plow brigade is ready for weekend storm
CELINA - State, county and local crews are prepared to respond to a winter storm that's expected to unload 6-9 inches of snow locally through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Cities ask residents to cut energy use Tuesday
As temperatures drop close to 0 degrees and below over the next few days, the cities of Wapakoneta and St. Marys are asking residents to join a commu
Indians hold off Cavaliers
FORT RECOVERY - Every win might not look pretty, but they all count the same. That could certainly be said for Fort Recovery's 44-36 win over Coldwater, where the Indians' physicality was tested at the Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Bulldogs beat Kenton
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened the game with a 16-5 lead and never looked back to pick up its second Western Buckeye League win of the season in a 52-38 victory at Kenton on Friday.
Flyers bounce back to defeat Cardinals
NEW BREMEN -Coming off its first loss of the season - and an ugly one at that - Marion Local showed no signs of a hangover Friday night at New Bremen.
Wildcats get past Panthers
ROCKFORD - The first three quarters between Minster and Parkway were an all-out battle.
The fourth quarter was all Minster.
The Wildcats made a d
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Photo Albums
St. Henry vs Delphos St. John's boys basketball

Fort Recovery vs Coldwater boys basketball

Marion Local vs New Bremen boys basketball

Celina vs Kenton girls basketball
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Today In History
Today in History: January 24, gold discovered at Sutter's Mill in California
Today in History: January 23, the Baker Massacre in Montana
Today in History: January 22, Supreme Court issues Roe v. Wade decision
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Auglaize Co. police arrest alleged scammer
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]
Hanging on
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 Gangwer
Carl R. Gangwer, 86, of Rockford, OH passed away early Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026. [More]
Dennis Garke
Dennis M. Garke, age 65, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. [More]
Joyce Long
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
Mike Knatz, 68, St. Marys, died Jan. 21, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral arra [More]
Robin Burris
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
Election officials debate problem with absentee ballots
CELINA - Two Mercer County Board of Elections members are at odds over potentially changing the way the board handles absentee ballots returned witho
Keeping the farm in the family
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.
Area braces for frigid, snowy weekend
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.
Sheriff: Villa Nova standoff ended safely for all
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
23-year-old Elida man charged in fatal 2025 crash
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 shuts down Kenton
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
Redskins remain perfect
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.
Defense lifts Minster past Parkway
MINSTER - Time of possession is typically a football stat. But Parkway coach Dan Williamson will tell you it matters in basketball as well.
"There
Think small in a big way
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
A passion for the Roughriders
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
Guide to area chambers of commerce
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
The tax incentive that really works
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.
An investment in camping
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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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Grove seeking new trial over potential juror misconduct
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]
Schoenleben to play softball for Edison
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 Koeper
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
ODOT seeks input on 127 roundabout
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.
Police check call about gun, find nothing
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.
Two indicted in Mercer Common Pleas Court
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.
Anyone up for a history mystery?
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
Skins, Jays face off for MAC lead
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.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Parkway treasurer placed on paid administrative leave
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]
Third-quarter energy
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
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Preparations underway for May primary
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.
Commissioners move child services levy to May ballot
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 council hears Garfield zoning concerns
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 to apply for a state loan for wastewater plan
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.
Sex offender arrested for failure to provide notices
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.
Engineer completes Beaver Creek erosion control work
CELINA - A multi-year county maintenance ditch project has been completed, Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced Tuesday.
Since 2012, Merce
Darke County sheriff identifies fatal crash victims
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.
Cavs snap losing streak
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.
Rockets falls to UMass
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 (
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