Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 9:37AM 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 tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Obituaries on August 17th, 2011
Damon Springer, 16, Celina, died Aug. 15, 2011, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, following an industrial accident. [More]
Ludwig F. "Lutz" Wuebker, 85, St. Henry, died at 2:40 a.m. Aug. 16, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Donald H. Leffler, 82, Celina, died at 4:45 a.m. Aug. 16, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Stories on August 17th, 2011
County fair
CELINA - Horses with braided manes and riders with hunt seat tack and attire competed in front of judges at the Mercer County Fair on Tuesday.
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Only one candidate in Mercer County was disqualified from the November general election ballot after board of elections members certified petitions Tuesday afternoon.
ROCKFORD - The school district may hire a crossing guard or two after parents again voiced concern about eliminating three bus stops in town.
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CELINA - The city is looking to create a long-term plan to deal with the heavy expense of health care.
Employees in the future could pay more out of pocket costs and be subject to a wellness plan, city auditor Emily Stewart said.
Council approves request for tax abatement
MINSTER - More jobs and investment are coming to the village.
Advanced Plastic Recycling (APR) plans to build a 10,800-square-foot storage warehouse onto its plant on North Garfield Street.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

  Parkway posted three of the top five scores en route to repeating as the Mercer County Tournament champions on Tuesday at The Fox's Den in Celina.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Roy Bruns brought home a pair of winners in the Signature Series' Grand Lake Pace as the Mercer County Fair harness racing action concluded on Tuesday.
Local pictures on August 17th, 2011