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Special Weather Statement issued October 19 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Clear skies and light winds will lead to another cool night across the region. Overnight lows will dip into the mid to upper 30s in outlying areas. This will result in the potential for some patchy frost development late tonight and early Tuesday morning.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

Courthouse dome leak to be repaired

Sealing to prevent damage

By William Kincaid

CELINA - A structure protecting the Mercer County Courthouse's beautiful stained-glass dome has sprung a leak, prompting county commissioners to award a nearly $25,000 contract to have it coated.

Unbeknownst to many, the courthouse's glass dome is not directly exposed to the elements. Rather, an octagonal structure with a flat roof consisting of a frame of blocks or panels containing half-inch thick glass surrounds it. [More]

Obituaries on July 3rd, 2018

Randy Bomholt

Randy J. Bomholt, 62, St. Rose, died on July 1, 2018, at his home.

Mass of Ch [More]

Miriam Cone

Miriam A Cone, 64, of Rockaway Beach, MO, went on her final journey to be with [More]

Joseph Wuebker

Joseph F. Wuebker age 94 formerly of Minster, died at 1:25 AM on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio. [More]

Local pictures on July 3rd, 2018

Subscriber stories on July 3rd, 2018

Library park quiet tribute to local woman

CELINA - People are welcome to sit down, relax and read a good book at the newly completed Marilyn Frahm Memorial Library Park next to the Mercer County District Library in Celina.

Fort council OKs funds for village improvements

FORT RECOVERY - Council members on Monday authorized payments for several improvement projects and learned that one project is slightly behind schedule.

Wildcats win in 10

Heitbrink's three-run homer lifts Minster past St. Henry

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Jack Heitbrink's three-run home run with two outs in the top of the 10th inning broke a 3-3 tie and Minster held off a late St. Henry charge to pick up a 6-5 win in ACME baseball action on Monday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.

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