Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
To thwart the spread of a fish killing virus, the state will not collect walleye eggs from the Maumee River this year for stocking in Ohio waterways, including Grand Lake.
Mercer County sales tax collections through the first quarter are up slightly over 2006, and the March revenue reflects a strong holiday shopping season last year.
The Ohio Department of Health has rejected the local health department's plea to make an exception for nearly four dozen people who were denied septic system permits under the state's old rules.
Local health officials will decide case by case which residents will be granted variances allowing new septic systems to be built closer to seasonal water tables than rules allow.
COLDWATER - Elementary Principal Molly Hay recently was selected as one of two finalists in the entire state for the 2007 Ohio Distinguished Principal Award.
A Celina woman now faces three counts of passing bad checks totaling more than $3,000 at Celina area businesses.
Lee Ann Saintignon, 28, 2551 Mud Pike, was indicted Dec. 15 after she allegedly wrote a check on or about Sept. 30 for $1,490.95 to Francis Furniture knowing it would be dishonored.
Jacki Stonebraker returned to her alma mater of Versailles after a successful collegiate basketball career to see if she could coach the game she played.
