Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The annual drawing for a chance to use 71 waterfowl blind sites for hunting on Grand Lake will occur next week. But it remains unknown whether hunters will actually be able to hunt this fall due to the lake's water condition.
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By Shelley Grieshop
Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved an increase in real property transfer fees, with the additional money going to the county's economic development office.
The current fee of $2.50 per $1,000 of real property value will increase by $1 effective Oct. 1. An individual transferring property worth $100,000 will be charged an additional $100. [More]
Obituaries on August 11th, 2010
Robert E. Schott Sr., 80, Celina, died at 11:15 a.m. Aug. 9, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Dana E. Rager, 35, St. Marys, died Aug. 9, 2010, at his home.
He was born Apr [More]
Floyd R. Hecht, 85, St. Marys, died at 12:02 a.m. Aug. 10, 2010, at his home. [More]
Kenneth E. Kuhn, 83, Rockford, died at 8:32 a.m. Aug. 9, 2010, at his home.
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Local pictures on August 11th, 2010
Subscriber stories on August 11th, 2010
NEPTUNE - Centerview Park has taken on new life, thanks to the effort of long-time park board member Nancy Germann.
"All of the playground equipmen
WAPAKONETA - As the temperature outside rises so does the number of deaths involving children left inside parked vehicles.
Dr. Juan Torres, the med
Funds will pay for electric service at football stadium
COLDWATER - Coldwater school board members agreed to an electrical service upgrade for Cavalier Stadium that will improve safety at the facility.
The hefty price tag to rework the lines is $205,000, which will come out of the district's permanent improvement fund.
Fort Recovery
FORT RECOVERY - The district's finances are in good shape for the upcoming school year due to cost cutting measures and increased income taxes, school treasurer Lori Koch said.
Ohio School Facilities Commission project cost $36 million
ROCKFORD - It seems the end is in sight to close out the Ohio School Facilities Commission project, which enabled the district to build the new $36 million school complex in June 2006.
Two part-time clerks were hired by the Mercer County Board of Elections members on Monday morning.
Victoria Bruns of Rockford, the selection of Rep
CELINA - While the fragrance is familiar, the ownership is new for a floral shop at 102 S. Main St.
Floral and Friends opened at the end of July in the former ABloom Flowers and Gifts in downtown Celina. Judy Hidy is the owner and Arleen Sullivan is the manager/designer; both are from Celina.
Minster is top local finisher
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
The high school girls golf season got into the swing of things on Tuesday as The Fox's Den in Celina hosted a 15-team invitatonal.