Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Obituaries on February 13th, 2026
Jerald R. "Jerry" Bolenbaugh, 88, of Rockford, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026 at his home. [More]
Thomas R. Fisher, age 70, of rural Portland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. [More]
Stories on February 13th, 2026
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Schools officials and cafeteria staff cleared up ongoing rumors that the cafeteria recently served a student with lunch de
Neil Hess is the go-to guy when sewing machines break down
FORT LORAMIE - For amateur crafters and professional sewers and quilters alike, sewing machines tell a story. If tragedy strikes and a machine needs fixing in the Grand Lake area, a local man is there to save the day - and ultimately the work in progress. [More]
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel offered a glowing overview of Celina in 2025 under his watch during his annual state of the city delivered to city councilors at this week's regular meeting.
ST. MARYS - A community grocery store will change hands next week more than 20 years to the day after its longtime owner started at the shop.
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ST. MARYS - An 18-year-old involved in a shooting in St. Marys last spring pleaded guilty to an amended set of felony charges related to the incident last month in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 48-year-old Van Wert man was arrested last week following a traffic stop in which Celina police reportedly found methamphetamine in his pocket.
St. Henry rallies late to secure third straight MAC title
ST. HENRY - It was exactly how a conference championship game should enfold - two teams battling back and forth right to the final horn.
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MINSTER - After a 9-0 start to their home season, Minster needed just one more win to seal a perfect record inside Wildcat gymnasium. Marion had no time for that. The Flyers used some mismatches inside and got a 49-42 win over the Wildcats in MAC play Thursday to take a big win into the postseason.
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The championship for the Division II girls bowling sectional at Minster's Community Lanes came down to a two-team battle between Coldwater and St. Marys.
CELINA - Celina achieved the best girls basketball regular season in over a decade.
Regardless, the Bulldogs couldn't quite keep pace with one of Ohio's best teams Thursday night.
Mercer County Fairgrounds
Facilities, events move fairgrounds toward being a year-round attraction
CELINA - The Mercer County Fairgrounds is inching ever closer to becoming a year-round destination, a long-simmering vision that may be fulfilled with the opening of the highly anticipated Grand Event Center in the second half of 2026.
Vineyard at Evergreen Farm
County's only licensed winery is all about good vibes
COLDWATER - Tucked on a county road south of Coldwater is Mercer County's only licensed winery, with a tasting room in a quaint repurposed chicken house that has been renovated to welcome wine aficionados and amateurs alike.
Maria Stein Grain
Founded in 1896, local ag services business is growing faster than ever
MARIA STEIN - The last 25 years have been marked by steady growth in the size of area farms and livestock operations. Following a similar patten, Maria Stein Grain has broadened the scope of its services and operations to meet growing customer needs.
Hull Brothers Inc.
Founded in 1896, Hull Bros. is still on the cutting edge
FORT RECOVERY - From welcoming horse trades at the turn of the 20th century to later dabbling in vinyl records, TVs and appliances, the family-owned
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