Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:28PM EST until February 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches with locally higher amounts.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Today 21° Today 21° chance 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 33° Tomorrow 33° light likely
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
By William Kincaid
CELINA - After 35 years of ushering in benefits that have saved and in many cases extended the lives of those who served their country, Tom Risch retired this week as director of Mercer County Veterans Services.
Risch on behalf of veterans filed claims for disabilities, medical expenses, pensions and other benefits and coordinated transportation to Veterans Administration healthcare centers in Lima and Dayton. [More]
By Tom Haines
NEW BREMEN - After snapping a 27-year drought with a Midwest Athletic Conference title last year, the Marion Local boys track team came in Friday as a heavy favorite and lived up to the expectations.
The Flyers beat Minster by 82 points as runaway winners, while the Minster girls won their third straight championship after battling with Versailles much of the day at Cardinal Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on May 13th, 2023
Eileen Chiles, 92, of St. Marys, died 9:37 A.M. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Diana J. Linn, 67, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at The Ohio State University East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on May 13th, 2023
Subscriber stories on May 13th, 2023
DARKE COUNTY - Approximately 20,000 chickens and the barn that housed them were destroyed in a massive barn fire just over the county line on Friday afternoon.
CELINA - A mobile home on Touvelle Street was deemed a total loss following a fire early Friday morning.
The fire at 537 Touvelle Street, lot 19, was reported at 2:45 a.m., according to Celina Fire Chief Joel Lange. Lange was unsure who owns the property.
COLDWATER - There was only one word that could describe Madison Wendel's performance on Friday.
Perfect.
The Coldwater junior struck out 12 of th
Western Buckeye League Track and Field Meet
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina senior Kaylie Dameron finished up strong in the Western Buckeye League as the league concluded its championship meet on Friday at Mercy Health Field at Harmon Stadium in Wapakoneta.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys and Napoleon shook hands and said "good game."
Then everyone realized the game isn't over yet.
Napoleon led 8-3 when rain s
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Thea Staten scattered two walks to earn a no-hitter as Bryan ended Celina's season in the Division II sectional softball tournament with a 10-0 win in five innings on Friday.