Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
Today 51° Today 51° 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° slight chance 23° 23°
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Photo by Shelley Grieshop/The Daily Standard

Auglaize County jail inmate Ron Mullins sweeps inside the recycling center in Wapakoneta as part of an inmate work program at the law enforcement center. Auglaize County officials have received national recognition recently for their jail programs that help save the county money and provide a more efficient and smooth transition of convicts back into society.

Related online story:
By SHELLEY GRIESHOP
and WILLIAM KINCAID
Mercer County inmates may soon earn their keep through a jail work program similar to one receiving national attention at the Auglaize County Law Enforcement Center in Wapakoneta. [More]
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