High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 2:12AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
Sapp edges Bohn for PBA win in Coldwater
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - The championship match of the 2010 Lefeld Implement Classic was a down-to-the-wire dandy, and the buildup to the final game was just as exciting.
Derek Sapp earned his fifth Professional Bowlers Association regional championship, beating Parker Bohn III, 206-203, to earn the $4,500 first-place check and the trophy in the third annual event at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. [More]
Obituaries on August 16th, 2010
James Stechschulte
James A. Stechschulte, 83, Minster, died at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 15, 2010, at his home. [More]
Margaret McNamee
Margaret E. "Marge" McNamee, 88, St. Marys, died Aug. 15, 2010, at her home. [More]
Duyen Ta
Duyen Ta, 52, St. Marys, died at 9:15 p.m. Aug. 12, 2010, at Joint Township Mem [More]
Winifred Keister
Winifred J. Keister, 88, Celina, died at 8:23 p.m. Aug. 15, 2010, at the Garden [More]
Local pictures on August 16th, 2010
Subscriber stories on August 16th, 2010
Tots dress like farmers for traditional contest
CELINA - Bib overalls, denim skirts, twine belts and straw hats were the choice of youngsters competing in the seventh annual Little Miss and Mr. competition at the Mercer County Fair Saturday afternoon.
Hot, muggy July challenges record books
July was hot, sweltering and very uncomfortable, but not the steamiest summer month on record.
"It's close. It's almost a degree short (based on daily averages) of July '88," local weather forecaster Dennis Howick said.
Crowds thin for hot Summerfest weekend in St. Marys
ST. MARYS - It was a hot one in the old town over the weekend and 2010 SummerFest crowds were thin. At least one event was canceled due to algae concerns in the St. Marys River and there was a flap over a local vendor setting up shop.
Ball State's Parrish compliments local football
MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State head football coach Stan Parrish didn't have to think long and hard when asked why the Cardinals have reached out to Mercer County for football players.
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