Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Northwesterly winds will be sustained between 20 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 45 MPH possible this afternoon for areas along and north of I70. Sustained winds around 15 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH area possible for areas south of I-70.
Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution while driving this afternoon, especially if driving a high profile.
Additionally, patchy frost is possible in low lying or sheltered areas late tonight into Wednesday morning. Take precautions now to cover sensitive vegetation.
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 10:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Northwesterly winds will be sustained between 20 to 25 MPH, with gusts up to 45 MPH possible this afternoon.
Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution while driving this afternoon, especially if driving a high profile vehicle.
Today 49° Today 49° slight chance 33° 33° Tomorrow 55° Tomorrow 55° 35° 35°
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
National designation tipping point for NextEra's decision to stop energy project
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - NextEra Energy Resources announced Tuesday it is pulling the plug on a locally-proposed wind farm project out of respect for the area's rich religious history.
Representatives of the Florida-based wind development company told The Dail [More]
Division III Sectional at Wapakoneta
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - Friday night will be a Midwest Athletic Conference vs. Northwest Conference battle for sectional titles in the Division III boys basketball tournament at Wapakoneta High School.
While one matchup was a given with two MAC teams battling it out in one semifinal, it took a tremendous test of wills for St. Henry to lock up the other sectional final spot. [More]
Obituaries on March 2nd, 2011
Derryl Dewayne Houser, 54, Celina, died at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Kelli L. Miller Hicks, 39, Celina, died at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 28, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Dorothy Belle Knox, 93, St. Marys, died at 9:54 a.m. Feb. 26, 2011, at Otterbein St. Marys Living Center in St. Marys. [More]
Nicholas Scott Evans, 18, Celina, died Feb. 27, 2011, at his home.
His mother, Amy LeFever, survives; his father, Mark Evans, is deceased. [More]
Patricia Jacomet Langenkamp, 82, St. Marys, died at 8:45 p.m. Feb. 28, 2011, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on March 2nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on March 2nd, 2011
Several roads in the region remain closed due to flooding and Mercer County 911 Coordinator Monte Diegel advises drivers to not drive on closed roads.
District OKs credit flexibility plan next year for students
ST. HENRY - School board members this week took the final step in placing a property tax levy before voters in May.
The board Monday night approved
MINSTER - The long-awaited, much-discussed Fourth Street reconstruction project moved a step closer to reality Tuesday night when Minster Village Council learned the low bidder has been identified.
CELINA - Celina City Council meetings are being aired on Time Warner's channel 6 randomly without a set date or time, according to Celina Mayor Sharon LaRue.
ROCKFORD - Levies and sand bags are in place to protect the town for the cresting of the St. Marys River today.
Village administrator Jeff Long told village council during a meeting Tuesday that he and fire chief Rob Belna have been looking at areas where the water will come up.
Electronic poll books to cost $26,479
- Mercer County Board of Elections members agreed to purchase new electronic voter verification equipment that they expect will save money and speed up the voting process on election days.
ST. HENRY - Village officials this week discussed expanding their retention ponds after experiencing flash flooding Monday morning.
"They all topped over," St. Henry Village Administrator Don Hess told village council members at a meeting Monday night.
Division II Sectional at Lima Senior
LIMA - The Wapakoneta Redskins used a great first quarter and displayed great defense on the way to a 52-46 victory over the St. Marys Roughriders in the Division II sectional tournament on Tuesday night at Lima Senior High School.