Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 9:38AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 45 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items. The winds will combine with dry conditions to result in an increased fire danger this afternoon. Outdoor burning is not recommended as any fire could grow out of control under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
By Shelley Grieshop
The smoke hasn't cleared inside many local bars and clubs despite the passage of Ohio's Smoke-Free Workplace Act in 2006.
Numerous complaints about smokers blatantly lighting up in Grand Lake area establishments continue to spur investigations by Ohio Department of Health (ODH) officials. To date, 721 complaints have been fielded by ODH about suspected violators in Mercer County; 359 in Auglaize County. [More]
Cavs finish runners-up to Irish once again
By Gary R. Rasberry
CANTON - What was touted as a rematch of last year's title game turned into a replay.
And at times, it had the feel of a horror film.
Youngstown Ursuline repeated its dominance on the Coldwater Cavaliers, scoring 44 points in the first half as Mr. Football Akise Teague showed the honor was well-deserved as the Fighting Irish dominated the Cavaliers 51-21 in the Division V state championship game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton on Saturday morning. [More]
Obituaries on December 6th, 2010
Travis M. "Stumpy" Stump, 24, Ohio City, died Dec. 2, 2010, in Celina.
He wa [More]
Jimmie Dickson "Jim" Herfurth, 82, formerly of Spencerville, died at 8:17 a.m. [More]
Rose Ann Ontrop, 93, St. Henry, died Dec. 6, 2010, at Lima Memorial Hospital in [More]
Kevin Jenkins, 49, St. Marys, died at 4:55 p.m. Dec. 4, 2010, at Select Special [More]
Kenneth F. "Kenny" Benton Dutton, 75, Rockford, died Dec. 3, 2010, at his home. [More]
Don Engel, 84, St. Marys, died at 1:37 p.m. Dec. 5, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical [More]
Lucille Myrtle LeCompte, 88, Celina, died at 12 p.m. Dec. 5, 2010, at her home [More]
Lloyd F. "Bud" Wiseman, 84, Ohio City, died 8:20 p.m. Dec. 3, 2010, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on December 6th, 2010
Subscriber stories on December 6th, 2010
Minster woman decorates historic chapel, using crochet hook, bells and bows
MINSTER - Mary Kramer decks the halls with holiday finery not only at her North Main Street home but also at the historic Steinemann Chapel on the grounds of St. Augustine Cemetery.
Grand Lake
Mercer County commissioners have chosen a company to provide ecosystem restoration services for Grand Lake.
Commissioners decided last week to cont
Thanks to Celina residents, 1,439 needy children around the world will have a brighter holiday season. They will receive a shoebox gift through Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a program organized by Samaritan's Purse.
FORT RECOVERY - A popping noise reportedly alerted an area family to an early Saturday morning fire that heavily damaged their home.
Heavy smoke wa
CANTON - If it seems like records just seem to fall whenever Coldwater and Ursuline get together for a state championship game, that would be correct
CANTON - Among the proud fathers and grandfathers in the stands at Fawcett Stadium on Saturday was Barney Otten, who got a chance to see his son, Coldwater head football coach Chip Otten, lead his team to the state finals in his first year as head coach.
NEW BREMEN - The Celina girls basketball team went on the road for the first time on Saturday afternoon and made a successful trip into Auglaize County.
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Lady Flyers dug deeply for a fourth-quarter comeback on Saturday afternoon, and it eventually paid off with a 72-64 win in double overtime over the Shawnee Indians.
Weekend Roundup
Celina had trouble keeping up with the pace by Lima Senior as the Spartans picked up an 81-70 win over the Bulldogs at Spartan Gymnasium on Saturday night.