Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 5:51PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
74° 74° Thu 92° Thu 92° chance 72° 72° chance Fri 88° Fri 88° chance
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Obituaries on February 8th, 2017
Joann Bensman
Joann E. Bensman, age 86, of North Star, Ohio, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at her residence. [More]
Carolyn Sue Counterman
Carolyn Sue (Cross) Counterman, 84, of Celina, Ohio, and formerly of Rockford, [More]
Alma Davis
Alma Idella Davis, 96, of Rockford, Ohio, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 2:10 p.m., at Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys, where she was a patient. [More]
C. Rosabelle Finke
C. Rosabelle Finke, 96, St. Marys, died on Jan. 30, 2017, at Otterbein Senior L [More]
Stories on February 8th, 2017
Local flu cases on the rise
Plenty of vaccine on hand for residents, health officials say
CELINA - The number of influenza cases, especially influenza A, is spiking in the area.
Testing at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater fo
Elections board officials discuss space concerns
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections officials continue to ponder moving to a bigger site.
Located on the first floor of the county courthouse [More]
Coldwater schools confirm scabies
COLDWATER - Schools officials are dealing with a scabies outbreak that arose Tuesday.
One student was sent home early Tuesday morning and three oth
'Little House' author comes to life at library event
ST. MARYS - To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birth, Judy Green portrayed the beloved author for more than 80 fans at St. Marys Community Public Library.
Board to seek reimbursement
Funds would pay for voter poll books
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections officials likely will seek $48,865 in state reimbursement for electronic poll books used during elections.
Village council OKs $28.3M appropriations
Minster
MINSTER - Village Council members on Tuesday passed 2017 appropriations of just over $28.3 million.
The budget includes $3 million in local income tax revenue, which fiscal officer John Stechschulte called a very conservative estimate. Last year's income was $3.8 million.
Downtown merchants group scraps winter promotional event
CELINA - The Celina Merchant Association has canceled the Women Wining About Winter event due to a lack of participating venues.
After reaching ou
Fair ticket price reduced for youth group members
CELINA - The price of Mercer County Fair weekly passes for junior fair youth has been reduced from $10 to $5.
The fair board on Tuesday approved th
Wheeler carries Elida to win over Parkway
ROCKFORD - Shyah Wheeler scored the first four points for Elida during Tuesday's game with Parkway and she didn't stop there.
Wheeler, who average
Hanging on at the Hangar
Free throws help Marion Local hold on to beat Bath
MARIA STEIN - The key to Marion Local's victory on Tuesday night can be pinpointed to two time frames lasting a total of less than two minutes.
Th [More]
Wapakoneta halts Coldwater's win streak at 10
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The 10-game winning streak came to an end for the Coldwater girls basketball team on Tuesday night.
Megan Fisher scored 12 points and Sarah Pothast added 10 as Wapakoneta built a nine-point halftime lead and defeated the Cavaliers 45-33.
Local pictures on February 8th, 2017
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