Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 9:00AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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Friday, June 22nd, 2012
By Margie Wuebker
Authorities continue to investigate a Thursday afternoon fire that heavily damaged a three-story condominium building at Westlake Village and sent occupants scurrying for safety.
Black smoke billowed from one of the three condominium buildings at 1145 West Bank Road and flames shot from the roof as Celina firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 4:15 p.m. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
It has been over a year since Josh Fleagle qualified for the United States Olympic Swimming Trials.
Next week he will finally get a chance to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swimming team.
The St. Marys native, who already established himself as a dominant swimmer through YMCA swimming, will head to Omaha, Neb., to take part in the trials beginning on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on June 22nd, 2012
Inez G. Baker, 94, Celina, formerly of Rockford, died June 20, 2012, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind. [More]
John Henry Grise, 61, Celina, died at 4:29 p.m. June 19, 2012, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Wavelyn D. Heinselman, 88, formerly of St. Marys, died June 21, 2012, at Indiana University Hospice, Bloomington, Ind. [More]
Luke C. Clune, 86, of Chickasaw, died June 21, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Ho [More]
James A. Curry, 30, of Celina, died at 11:03 a.m. June 21, 2012, at Mercer Coun [More]
Linda Fisher, 65, of Celina, died June 21, 2012, at her home.
Arrangements ar [More]
Local pictures on June 22nd, 2012
Subscriber stories on June 22nd, 2012
FORT RECOVERY - Contractors are moving ahead with renovations at Fort Recovery High school, gutting old pipes and lines and getting the school ready for a new heating and air conditioning system.
Mercer County is one of only 11 counties in the state that does not offer free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger through the Ohio Summer Food Service Program, according to the Ohio Department of Education.
Blight removal
The county hopes to snag a $120,000 federal grant to tear down blighted buildings in several communities.
Mercer County Treasurer Dave Kaiser, on behalf of the county, is applying for the Moving Ohio Forward Grant. County commissioners approved the action Thursday.
MARIA STEIN - Sewer system hook-ups should be completed by the end of June, according to reports presented during the recent Marion Community Development Organization meeting.
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys woman is listed in critical condition today after being struck by a vehicle at 11:05 a.m. Thursday.
Kathleen M. Jamieson, 7
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A four-run third inning put Grand Lake in a hole and it could not rally as Cincinnati handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss after a 7-3 setback at Western Hills High School in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action on Thursday.