Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:34PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
75° 75° Fri 93° Fri 93° chance 72° 72° chance Sat 90° Sat 90° slight chance
Saturday, June 30th, 2012
Obituaries on June 30th, 2012
Fred D. Conkel, 70, of Coldwater, died June 28, 2012, at his residence.
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Mildred M. Dues, 89, of Coldwater, died June 28, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
James Kittle, 65, of Celina, died June 28, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.
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Carol D. Shepherd, 67, of St. Marys, died at 1:16 a.m. June 28, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Stories on June 30th, 2012
80 mph winds, power outages, numerous downed trees and structure damage reported; no serious injuries
Widespread power outages, downed trees and structural damage were reported throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties on Friday after winds estimated at 80 mph ripped through the area. [More]
The Mercer County Fairgrounds resembled a war zone Friday afternoon after strong winds toppled trees onto trailers and ripped off a portion of the grandstands roof. [More]
GRAND LAKE - The water looks good. The weather is hot and sunny. Business is up around Grand Lake.
But some shop owners worry the upward momentum may be reversed by the lake's shrinking water level.
Gas prices have steadily dropped in recent days, providing relief to summer travelers.
Ohio's average price of gas fell to $3.30 a gallon Friday, d
Mercer ESC
CELINA - Administrators, teachers and classified staff of the Mercer County ESC received a 1.5 percent salary raise for the 2012-2013 school year.
The man charged in an incident where a dead dog was found in a cage in Grand Lake entered a guilty waiver on Monday in Auglaize County Municipal Court. [More]
Eldora Speedway
His address may read that he hails from Bemus Point, New York, but when the FASTRAK Crate Late Model Series rolls into Eldora Speedway tonight, Chad Ruhlman will feel like he is coming home.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Grand Lake was unable to hold a two-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Steam scored thre
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina Dolphins traveled to St. Henry on Wendesday to compete in a duel meet. No team scores were provided. Also, St. Henry results were not listed.
Local pictures on June 30th, 2012