Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 11:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the area will slowly diminish through the overnight hours. These snow showers will continue to cause brief reductions in visibility. In addition, the snow showers could produce a light coating of snow on roadways. This will result in the potential for some slick spots to develop. Motorists should be prepared for changing conditions overnight and exercise extra caution.
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
Chris Hamberg likens crime solving to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together easily; other times they defy placement despite multiple attempts.
Hamberg, a former detective with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, is embarking on a new job with the Ohio Bureau of Investigation and Identification (BCI & I) headquartered in London. He began his new duties Monday and will be assigned to the department's regional office in Bowling Green after orientation and training. [More]
Obituaries on November 26th, 2011
Janet M. Schmackers, 70, of Maria Stein, died Nov. 25, 2011, in Lima.
She was [More]
Richard Sylvester Barna, 75, of Celina, formerly of Rockford, died at 11:31 a.m. Nov. 25, 2011. [More]
Roger R. Heitkamp, 65, of Fort Loramie, died Nov. 25, 2011, at Wilson Memorial [More]
Irma A. Wendeln, 76, of Maria Stein, died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Local pictures on November 26th, 2011
Subscriber stories on November 26th, 2011
Seven candidates have filed their intentions to seek various elected positions in Mercer County.
Dec. 7 is the deadline for partisan candidates to
CELINA - Work on the Hierholzer Street project is nearly complete, with just 300 feet of sidewalk needing poured, Celina Public Works Superintendent Joe Wolfe said.
Division V State Semifinals at Lima Stadium
LIMA - The first quarter between Coldwater and Hicksville was a draw.
The Cavaliers made sure the second quarter was a TKO.
Three touchdowns in a
26th Annual OVISCO Classic
CELINA - The jump ball went up and the Celina girls' basketball team was off to the races.
Celina's pressure defense forced 34 turnovers and the Bulldogs thrashed Greenville 89-46 on the opening night of the 26th Annual OVISCO Classic on Friday night at the Fieldhouse.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Elida Bulldogs watched a 35-21 lead at halftime evaporate as Springfield Shawnee's Brad Jarzab dominated the second half to rally the Braves to a 56-42 victory in the Division III state semifinals at Alexander Stadium in Piqua on Friday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local used a 15-7 advantage in the fourth quarter to pull away and open the high school girls' basketball season with a 55-42 win over Fort Loramie on Friday night.