Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Today 93° Today 93° slight chance 75° 75° chance Tomorrow 90° Tomorrow 90° slight chance 72° 72° chance likely
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Level 3 snow emergency issued for Mercer County
By Shelley Grieshop
Snow, ice, sleet and high winds paralyzed the Grand Lake area overnight and created treacherous road conditions today.
For the second day in a row, area schools canceled classes with no calamity days left to utilize. Most county agencies, as well as all city of Celina offices, also were closed for the day. [More]
Obituaries on February 2nd, 2011
Charles J. Slone, 77, St. Marys, died at 6:09 p.m. Jan. 30, 2011, at his home. [More]
Hilda R. Rosenbeck, 84, Wendelin, died at 9 a.m. Feb. 1, 2011, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
John P. "Jack" Steen, 82, Celina, died Feb. 1, 2011.
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James G. Kleinhenz, 82, St. Marys, died at 9:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2011, in the emergency room of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Carmela Angelia "Angel" Boninsegna, 19, St. Marys, died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 29, 2011, at her home. [More]
Sylvan Peter Paul Siegrist, 89, Cassella, died at 7:35 p.m. Jan. 28, 2011, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
John M. Wendeln, 68, Fort Loramie, died Jan. 31, 2011, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. [More]
Local pictures on February 2nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on February 2nd, 2011
Former Mercer County resident Emily Snyder watches nationally televised coverage of unrest in Egypt and is glad she is back home after a recent medical mission trip to Cairo.
Campsites, dock fees, other services cut 50 percent; move meant to draw visitors back
GRAND LAKE - The state will discount services at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park again this year to help draw visitors back to the lake after last summer's toxic algae blooms left its waters mostly deserted.
Minster to kick off street project and wastewater plant expansion
MINSTER - This year will be an expensive one as the village kicks off a number of major projects including expansion of the wastewater treatment plant and reconstruction of Fourth Street.
Officials at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park credit the quick action of St. Marys Township firefighters with saving the lives of two snowmobile drivers who found themselves in frigid water Saturday night.
Two Coldwater residents facing charges of filing a false report of police officer misconduct will appear in Celina Municipal Court at 9 a.m. Thursday
Coldwater, Buckeyes linebacker taking part in skills challenge before Super Bowl
The post-season tour for Ross Homan will take him to the Super Bowl, or near the site of the Super Bowl, at least.
The Coldwater and Ohio State li