Freeze Watch issued April 23 at 10:06PM 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 Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 60° Today 60° 41° 41° Tomorrow 52° Tomorrow 52° 34° 34° frost
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
Area farmers urged to keep wind-energy profits local
By Janie Southard
CHICKASAW - An Ohio Farmers Union representative - speaking locally Thursday night - encourages local farmers to form do-it-yourself groups to invest in wind turbines to keep the profits in the community.
"This part of the state is proven to be very good for wind," John Ellerman of the state union told a group of 60 or so farmers at a public meeting held at a church in Chickasaw. [More]
Annual Mercer SWCD banquet and meeting held
Conservation awards, scholarship handed out; two board supervisors elected
By Nancy Allen
COLDWATER - The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District presented awards, a scholarship and elected two board supervisors during its 64th annual banquet Thursday in Coldwater.
The American Legion hall was packed, most likely due to the 74-cent ticket price. This "farmer's share" ticket price was meant to show how much money the farmer would actually make from the meal, based on the 19 cents of every dollar a producer actually makes. [More]
Obituaries on November 14th, 2008
Thorsen Henkle
Thorsen L. Henkle, 89, of Rockford, died at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 12, 2008, at Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. [More]
Erma Wendel
Erma A. C. Wendel, 86, 58 W. Main St., Burkettsville, died at 8:23 p.m. Nov. 12, 2008, at her residence. [More]
Rosemary Wilkins
Rosemary Wilkins, 78, of Celina, died Nov. 13, 2008, at her home.
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Subscriber stories on November 14th, 2008
Area author, artist give view of holiday
CHICKASAW - Minster author Rich Stein got the idea for his new book "Maybe Mice (Maybe Not)" more than a dozen years ago at his cottage on Lake Loram
Silver Lakes subdivision in Celina expanding by 16 lots
Commissioners OK phase two plat plan
Mercer County commissioners on Thursday approved the final plat of phase 2 for Silver Lakes Subdivision, west of Celina.
Phase 2 of the West Jeffer
Volunteers sought for committees
The New Bremen School's board of education is looking for several adults in the district to join two new committees.
The board currently is develop
Knock Out shrub roses boast easy care and tons of blooms
Knock Out shrub roses have steadily increased in popularity over the past few years, likely due to their easy care and low maintenance traits. And the clincher, this "plant it and forget it" hardy shrub blooms all summer and fall.
Jones, Dabbelt to play Division I volleyball
The New Bremen volleyball team had one of its best years in school history and a lot of the success by the Cardinals can be traced back to a pair of standout seniors.
Plenty of all-district honors for local players
Defending Division IV State Champion and 2008 Associated Press Poll Champion Coldwater was well-represented as the AP Northwest District Board selected its all-district teams earlier this week.
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