Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 2:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A combination of wind gusts of between 20 to 30 mph and relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will create an elevated fire weather danger this afternoon into very early evening. Take precautions if planning to do any outdoor burning today as conditions are favorable for fire spread.
A local organization that aims to spur children's self esteem and chances at success in life by partnering them with positive adult role models received a financial shot in the arm on Friday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer, Auglaize & Van Wert was awarded a $70,000 grant through the state Community Connectors school mentorship program, the Ohio Department of Education announced. [More]
Local workshop focuses on prevention, treatment options
CELINA - Attendees of Dr. Susan Jones' bedbug presentation were itching with questions during the workshop that covered prevention and treatment of and myths about the widespread pest.
ROSSBURG - Brandon Sheppard, a 23-year-old driver from New Berlin, Illinois, collected his fourth consecutive 25-lap preliminary feature victory Friday night at Eldora Speedway and in doing so made himself the favorite heading into tonight's 22nd annual, $100,000 to-win Dirt Late Model Dream.