Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
By Shelley Grieshop
The rain that didn't arrive as predicted Memorial Day weekend has sent many farmers back into their fields to replant corn and beans.
Local agriculture experts say farmers were hoping the forecasted rain would soften the surface of the soil to allow recently-planted seedlings to emerge. Unfortunately, the rain didn't come. To make matters worse, seeds are scarce this year and planting costs are at a record high, says a local seed dealer. [More]
By Margie Wuebker
Celina Police investigated a pair of unusual accidents in recent days - one involving a pedestrian in a drive-thru lane at a fast food restaurant and the other involving a wife who drove over her husband's foot.
Randal C. Norris, 53, 1121/2 N. Mai [More]
Obituaries on May 28th, 2008
Anna L. Archer, 75, of 400 E. Warren St., Celina, died at 4:25 p.m. May 26, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Daniel Earl Cress, 55, of Bellefontaine, died May 26, 2008, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Buddy D. Frank, 73, 124 S. Green St., Mendon, died at 6:39 a.m. May 25, 2008, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Willidean M. "Billie" Hasenjager, 87, 812 Pro Drive, Celina, and formerly of Coldwater, died at 5:03 p.m. May 26, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Vincent Paul Pax, 74, of Dayton, died May 26, 2008, in Dayton.
He was born in [More]
Richard C. Selhorst, 78, of 3640 Coldwater Creek Road, Coldwater, died at 9:41 a.m. May 27, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Wanda M. Shively, 87, of St. Marys, died at 12:45 p.m. May 27, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on May 28th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 28th, 2008
NEW BREMEN - Village councilors endorsed a plan Tuesday night that could result in shorter lines at local polling places come November.
Village Adm
A Fort Recovery man remains in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after an accident involving a four-wheeler and a skid loader. Th
St. Henry honored its 95 graduating seniors during commencement on Sunday.
The Class of 2008 includes two valedictorians, Jessica Rinderle and Todd Brophy, and salutatorian Brooke Rinderle.
DAYTON - With seven events completed at the Division III track meet, non-area athletes were usually standing at the top of the podium.
However, many area athletes also managed to qualify for the state meet next week and results of the preliminary heats indicate they will be joined by many more.
The Western Buckeye League announced its all-league softball and baseball teams recently and to no one's surprise, the league champions took the top honors.
ST. HENRY - When it came down to it, Brent Kremer found the perfect fit for a school just about an hour and a half up the road.
The St. Henry senio
Garage units can be storage, workshops, or even party pads
Do you like to work on cars but have no space at home to do it? Would you like to have a place to store stuff, a pad to hold game parties or a building to conduct business from?
Grand Lake Garage Condos, a new concept to this area in garage space that you own, not rent, may be the answer.