Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 3:16AM EST until February 6 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
St. Marys third-graders get smart phones
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Any student, anytime, anywhere, that's mobile learning; and this school district is aiming in that direction. This morning it got a big boost from a national communication provider.
Verizon Wireless distributed 21 smart phones to third [More]
Panthers score four times in seventh to knock off Bulldogs
By Ryan Hines
ROCKFORD - In the span of 48 hours, the Parkway softball team has gone from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs.
Just two days ago, the Panthers were a victim of a walk-off home run by St. Marys, but on Thursday, Parkway won in its final at-bat. [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2009
Robert Bertke
Robert S. Bertke, 72, 4730 Fort Loramie-Swanders Road, Minster, died April 1, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Evelyn Conner
Former Minster resident Evelyn Conner, 90, died at 7 a.m. April 2, 2009, at The Grand Court, Dayton. [More]
John Leopard
John J. Leopard, 85, of Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater, died at 7 p.m. April 2, 2009, at the home. [More]
Jan Merder
Jan Keith Merder, 70, of Tellico Village, Tenn., died April 2, 2009, at his home. [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 3rd, 2009
Bids sought for nearly $500,000 Carthagena Road widening job
Bids are being accepted by Mercer County commissioners for a nearly half-million dollar project to improve the safety of a narrow portion of Carthagena Road.
Fort woman tells of work as combat medic
U.S. Army Spc. Beth Fortkamp says duties a challenge but rewarding
Spc. Beth Fortkamp's warm brown eyes glistened as she described her duties as a U.S. Army combat medic in Afghanistan as challenging, but rewarding.
Concerned parents attend Minster BOE meeting
MINSTER - Standing room was at a premium Thursday night when parents and students showed up at a special Minster Local Schools board of education meeting to express concern regarding the possible elimination of extended time service for three staff members.
County receives high number of work bids
The Mercer County commissioners were surprised to receive nine individual bids for pavement marking work for various roadway projects.
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Palms revive Easter week history in area churches
COLDWATER - The palms that will be distributed in area churches this weekend have a rich history that dates back to the last week of Jesus' life on Earth.
Cavaliers bunt home winning run in eighth
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bill Geeslin's squeeze bunt in the bottom of the eighth ended a classic pitcher's duel as Coldwater knocked off Shawnee 1-0 at Veterans Field in Coldwater. The loss is the first in three games this season for the Indians.
Brockly powers Celina to victory
ROCKFORD - Brian Brockly must have a deep love for Don Black Field in Rockford the way he hit the ball on Thursday.
Unfortunately for Parkway fans, he doesn't play for the Panthers.
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