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.
33° 33° light Wed 40° Wed 40° chance 21° 21° chance Thu 28° Thu 28° chance
Monday, March 26th, 2012
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team couldn't have asked for a better debut.
The Lakers posted a doubleheader sweep over the Ashland University baseball club team by impressive 7-1 and 14-2 margins at Montgomery Field on Sunday afternoon. [More]
Obituaries on March 26th, 2012
David Russell, 74, Celina, died March 25, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, L [More]
Scott Garman, 57, Celina, died at 9:53 p.m. March 25, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatie [More]
Patty L. Cooper-Clark, 81, Piqua, died at 7:45 a.m. March 23, 2012, at Piqua Manor Nursing Home, Piqua. [More]
Randall "Rocket" Bergman, 55, Minster, died at 1 a.m. March 24, 2012, in the emergency room at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Genevieve Russell, 75, St. Marys, died March 24, 2012, at St. Marys Living Cent [More]
Norma L. Smith, 87, Fort Recovery, died March 23, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Marcella A. "Sally" Koesters, 84, Chickasaw, died March 25, 2012, at her home. [More]
Local pictures on March 26th, 2012
Subscriber stories on March 26th, 2012
Unseasonably warm weather may have farmers thinking about planting spring crops earlier than normal this year.
Many area farmers were seen working ground last week. At least one producer in northern Mercer County did plant some corn, a local ag official said.
Fed program sets requirements for flood zones
A new map identifying flood-prone regions in the unincorporated areas of Mercer County will become effective May 16.
The newest flood insurance rat
ST. HENRY - The 2012 baseball season got off to a solid start for St. Henry as Trey Rutschilling pitched a gem to lead the Redskins to a 7-2 win over Covington in non-conference action on Saturday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Midwest Athletic Conference won team titles in two divisions and swept the top four spots in one division as the girls' track season got underway on Saturday with the annual Lady Tiger Classique at Versailles.