Dense Fog Advisory issued January 31 at 3:09AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, Wayne, and Franklin Counties. In Ohio, Butler, Darke, Mercer, and Preble Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Special Weather Statement issued January 31 at 4:52AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog will reduce visibilities this morning. Conditions will vary from location to location with locally dense fog in spots. Motorists should prepare for rapid changes in visibility and allow extra time to reach your intended destination. The fog is expected to improve by mid morning.
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Friday, August 22nd, 2014
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
By Nancy Allen
Area ag officials report very good to excellent soybean and corn stands this year despite earlier concerns that unseasonably cool temperatures would hurt crops.
In fact, cooler temperatures have helped corn in particular, they said.
"The cool ni [More]
By Lyle Kittle
CELINA - Celina volleyball opened its season with a come-from-behind win at the Intermediate School over the Anna Rockets 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 16-25, 15-9.
The Bulldogs staved off defeat in each of the games they won, getting short, late-game rallies behind the serving of Alli Darras and Paige Sutter to come back and take each contest. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2014
Evelyn M. Kuether, 76, Covington, passed away Aug. 20, 2014, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. [More]
Norbert W. Sutter, 86, Celina, died at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Mary R. Schaadt, 95, Berne, Ind., passed away Aug. 21, 2014, at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne. [More]
Jeannette Brunswick, Coldwater, died Aug. 22, 2014, at her home. Funeral Mass i [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2014
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
This year's unseasonably cool temperatures have been a mixed bag for gardeners.
Plants such as tomatoes and peppers experienced slower growth and ripening, while cool weather-loving plants such as lettuce and turnips are doing well.
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office this week was awarded two grants totaling more than $28,000 for overtime costs related to traffic safety.
Mercer County Commissioners Thursday upheld one objection to an assessment on a tile replacement project but rejected another.
Commissioners at a hearing accepted an objection from Menchhofer Woods resident Tim O'Donnell but dismissed one from Coldwater resident Bill Werling.
ST. MARYS - A leak of dye turned the St. Marys River red for a short time on Thursday near U.S. 33.
An industrial business on McKinley Road reporte
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local volleyball team had flashes of greatness Thursday night against Jackson Center.
Though the Flyers' full potential showed late in the match, dropping the opening two sets coming out of the gate was too difficult to overcome.
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville rallied after losing the first two sets to win the final three sets and beat St. Marys on Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.