Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 12:14PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Winds will gust 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects.
Rain will change over to snow showers late this afternoon. While the snow is not expected to accumulate more than one to two tenths of an inch in snow showers, slick spots will be possible this evening and into the overnight hours.
Today 39° Today 39° light 22° 22° scattered Tomorrow 27° Tomorrow 27° scattered 21° 21° light likely
Friday, May 8th, 2009
Photo by Nancy Allen/The Daily Standard

Dennis Schwieterman, plant manager at Mercer Landmark's soybean extrusion plant in Rockford, shows soybean oil dripping from machinery at the plant. The facility extracts soybean oil that is shipped to other facilities for refining. The plant produces a zero trans fat oil that is in high demand for frying foods. Members of the first class in the Mercer County Agriculture Leadership Program toured the plant Thursday as part of their final session in the seven-month program that began in November.

Related online story:
Organizers of the Mercer County Agriculture Leadership Program hope to offer the program every other year after the first class deemed it a success.
Participants talked of their experiences during Thursday morning's monthly Mercer County ag breakfast meeting in Celina. [More]
Additional pictures on this date