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°
Friday, March 6th, 2009
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Kendra Pease, 14, of the Philothea Hustlers 4-H Club, gives her crossbred market lamb a shave at the Mercer County Fair in this file photo. The local 4-H program may be restructured and programs could be reduced following an announcement today by Ohio State University Extension officials of a plan to combat a lack of state funding.

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A lack of state funding for Ohio State University Extension offices throughout the state will mean cuts to staff and programs, possibly even 4-H. Some agencies are shutting down. [More]
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