Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 3:28AM EDT until May 2 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Today 51° Today 51° frost 37° 37° patchy frost Tomorrow 60° Tomorrow 60° patchy frost 50° 50°
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
By Margie Wuebker
Deputy Bleck, a rookie with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, appears meek and mild as he strolls through the office getting acquainted with the physical layout as well as friendly personnel who would rather pet his head than shake his paw.
His [More]
By Shelley Grieshop
Putting extra cash into the hands of local residents might not get the results the U.S. government is seeking to jump-start the economy.
A survey this week by The Daily Standard revealed that most people intend to keep their rebate money for a rainy-day emergency, pay bills or put a dent in rising gasoline and food costs instead of making purchases to "stimulate" the sagging economy. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2008
Former Neptune resident Teddie A. Colby, 79, died at 10:37 p.m. April 29, 2008, [More]
Henry E. "Hank" Mowery, 62, Paulding, died May 1, 2008, at Paulding County Hospital due to natural causes. [More]
Jane L. Pettersen, 86, 751 Deford St., Celina, died at 8:45 a.m. May 2, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Patricia Y. Keber, 75, rural Van Wert, died at 5:25 p.m. May 2, 2008, at VanCrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on May 3rd, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2008
Flooding is a serious problem in Mercer County and the biggest hazard in Ohio.
Because of this natural catastrophe along with wind and thunderstorms, Ohio is ranked 10th in the country for natural disasters and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is hoping to help.
Local businesses as well as big chain stores are offering incentive deals to customers who swap their IRS economic stimulus checks for goods and services.
MARIA STEIN - Two key cogs of Marion Local's back-to-back state championship teams made their choices for collegiate play.
Quarterback-safety Chris
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry and Minster braved the rain, and got in a dandy of a game.
Brent Kremer gave up two hits over 5 2/3 inni