Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Big wind coming?
Community development director courting largest wind turbine supplier in America
By Shelley Grieshop
The largest wind turbine supplier in the U.S. is sizing up Mercer County as a location for the first major wind farm in Ohio.
Mercer County Community Development Director Larry Stelzer recently met with company officials who are seeking a location to build what would be the largest wind farm in the state. Although Stelzer refused to release the name of the company at their request, it appears the wind giant is FPL Energy, according to data supplied by the U.S. Energy Department. [More]
Celina gets first taste of victory
By Ryan Hines
ELIDA - The strategy for Celina's offense at Elida on Friday night was simple - get the ball into the hands of playmakers Blake Moran and Alex Dues.
Moran and Dues were the focal points of the offense and helped guide Celina to its first win of the season, a 34-13 triumph over Elida in the Battle of Winless Bulldogs. [More]
Coldwater stretches its streak versus St. Henry to a dozen straight wins
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - After a scoreless first quarter, St. Henry looked to gain an advantage when it scored the first points of the game against Coldwater in the annual Backyard Battle.
Instead of St. Henry gaining an advantage, the touchdown just seemed to sound the alarm bell for the Cavaliers. [More]
Obituaries on October 4th, 2008
Marie Ruth Lessner
Marie Ruth Lessner, 82, Dayton, died Oct.3, 2008.
She was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Mercer County to Lewis W. and Bertha Merkle. [More]
Local pictures on October 4th, 2008
Subscriber stories on October 4th, 2008
Rocketman blasts into St. Marys library
ST. MARYS - The proliferation of rockets by the U.S. not only prevented World War III during the Cold War, but led to the triumph of American nationalism over the Soviets, a retried aerospace engineer believes.
County official doing his (wind energy) homework
Mercer County Community Development Director Larry Stelzer is gathering information on wind energy companies to help interested landowners decide which company is offering the best deal.
Police chief ready to meet challenge of keeping a rein on security at Oktoberfest
MINSTER - Randy Houseworth says this festival weekend represents a major challenge. It will be the first in his new role as police chief as well.
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St. Marys takes hold of WBL by two games
VAN WERT - After using the passing game the past two weeks to capture wins, the number-two ranked team in Division III St. Marys Roughriders went back to traditional Roughrider football.
Flyers use all their weapons in win
NEW BREMEN - The Marion Local Flyers utilized all of their weapons and spread the scoring wealth in racking up a 49-7 victory over the New Bremen Cardinals on Friday night at Cardinals Stadium.
Rockets show little mercy on Wildcats
MINSTER - The Anna Rockets and Minster Wildcats both came into this matchup with identical 5-1 records and with hopes of securing big computer points toward a possible playoff berth.
Wapakoneta pulls off shocker of the night tripping up Shawnee
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Dan Dripps' 36-yard field goal with 2:21 left in the game allowed Wapakoneta to pull off the upset of the night in the Western Buckeye League, beating Shawnee 17-16 on Friday night at Harmon Field.
Versailles picks up first MAC win of year
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jonathan Murphy had a breakout game as Versailles snapped a four-game losing streak in beating Fort Recovery 37-20 in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Hole Field in Versailles.
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