Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 5:54AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Today 58° Today 58° likely 36° 36° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° light likely 23° 23° light likely slight chance
Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Obituaries on November 6th, 2008
Arthur Bruening, 83, 7651 North Start-Fort Loramie Road, Yorkshire, died at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
John "Jack" Heuker, 55, 48 E. Wayne St., Chickasaw, died Nov. 5, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Stories on November 6th, 2008
ROCKFORD - The Parkway FFA recycling program has grown big time over the past 18 months, saving money for the school and providing a new community service. [More]
The local health department is taking steps to help area schools create a policy on tuberculosis (TB) testing for foreign-born staff and students - despite a recently-relaxed change in Ohio law.
NEW BREMEN - Students who test positive for alcohol at any high school dance may be charged with underage consumption by the police, Superintendent Ann Harvey says. [More]
Renter/farmer Jonny Dicke can continue to farm 12.8 acres
Mercer County commissioners this week approved the renewal of an agricultural lease agreement for county-owned land in Jefferson Township.
The terms of the lease with renter/farmer Jonny Dicke for the 12.8 acres near the RJ Corman building east of Celina is for $115 per tillable acre.
It's not déjà vu for the Marion Local Flyers, although the field for the Division IV state semifinals on Friday will look awfully familiar.
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Versailles may be the newcomer to the Division III state volleyball final four this weekend, but its reputation as a perennial regional visitor is looked upon to be a factor for success.
St. Marys vs. Big Walnut, Saturday, 7 p.m. Indian Lake Stadium, Lewistown
The path in 2008 is taking a similar turn as 2006 as the Roughriders will face the Golden Eagles in Week 12. Two years ago, Big Walnut beat St. Marys 34-20 at Lima Stadium.
Coldwater vs. Oakwood, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Alexander Stadium/Purk Field, Piqua
The Lumberjacks have experience against Midwest Athletic Conference teams, being a Week One opponent of Versailles during the regular season.
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Marion Local vs. Waynesville, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sidney Memorial Stadium
After getting a bit of revenge in beating Anna after the Rockets beat the Flyers in Week 10, Marion Local will face off against a Waynesville Spartans team that posted its first-ever playoff win in dominating West Liberty-Salem 34-9 on Saturday.
Local pictures on November 6th, 2008