WILMINGTON - The tornado that hit Mercer County on Thursday measured EF1 with top wind speeds of 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. [More]

CHICKASAW - Councilors expressed support for a proposal to phase out a 3-mill property tax levy and also agreed to move forward with a proposal for a modest water rate increase.

COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio's governor has declared a state of emergency in 11 counties across central Ohio struck by severe weather last week.

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Fort Loramie outscored Waterford 9-0 in the final 6 1/2 minutes of the first half to pull away and win the program's fourth Division IV state championship in winning 42-29 on Saturday afternoon at the University of Dayton Arena.