Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off. The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today. Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Mercer County sales tax revenue is down 2.5 percent compared to last year although officials say the local area is faring much better than most across the state. [More]
Mary Fisher, 81, of rural Montezuma was presented with the Mercer County Outstanding Senior Citizen award during Senior Citizens Day activities at Romer's at Westlake on Tuesday. [More]
MINSTER - School officials continue to await audit results from the now defunct community school, according to comments made at a school board meeting Monday night.
Mercer and Auglaize counties have been awarded more than $56,000 for recycling and litter prevention efforts.
The two counties, along with 20 others across the state, will receive Ohio Department of Natural Resources Community Development Grants to expand or revitalize current recycling programs.
Minor injuries were reported when a train struck the rear corner of an ambulance. The accident occurred at 9:31 a.m. May 19 along St. Anthony Road, east of Fleetfoot Road, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
NEW BREMEN - It's almost becoming old news for the Parkway softball team but it happened again on Tuesday afternoon as another late-inning rally pushed the Panthers to a tournament victory.
