Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 12:13PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.
* 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.
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Friday, August 22nd, 2014
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2014
Evelyn Kuether
Evelyn M. Kuether, 76, Covington, passed away Aug. 20, 2014, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. [More]
Norbert Sutter
Norbert W. Sutter, 86, Celina, died at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Mary Schaadt
Mary R. Schaadt, 95, Berne, Ind., passed away Aug. 21, 2014, at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne. [More]
Jeanette Brunswick
Jeannette Brunswick, Coldwater, died Aug. 22, 2014, at her home. Funeral Mass i [More]
Stories on August 22nd, 2014
Produce results mixed bag for gardeners
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
This year's unseasonably cool temperatures have been a mixed bag for gardeners.
Plants such as tomatoes and peppers experienced slower growth and ripening, while cool weather-loving plants such as lettuce and turnips are doing well.
Ag officials report corn, bean harvest outlook appears bright
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
Area ag officials report very good to excellent soybean and corn stands this year despite earlier concerns that unseasonably cool temperatures would hurt crops. [More]
Sheriff receives grants for traffic safety
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office this week was awarded two grants totaling more than $28,000 for overtime costs related to traffic safety.
County OKs one objection, rejects another
Mercer County Commissioners Thursday upheld one objection to an assessment on a tile replacement project but rejected another.
Commissioners at a hearing accepted an objection from Menchhofer Woods resident Tim O'Donnell but dismissed one from Coldwater resident Bill Werling.
Red dye leaks into St. Marys River; no action needed
ST. MARYS - A leak of dye turned the St. Marys River red for a short time on Thursday near U.S. 33.
An industrial business on McKinley Road reporte
Bulldogs rally to win over Rockets
CELINA - Celina volleyball opened its season with a come-from-behind win at the Intermediate School over the Anna Rockets 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 16-25, 15-9. [More]
Flyers fall to Tigers
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local volleyball team had flashes of greatness Thursday night against Jackson Center.
Though the Flyers' full potential showed late in the match, dropping the opening two sets coming out of the gate was too difficult to overcome.
Rangers defeat 'Riders in marathon
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville rallied after losing the first two sets to win the final three sets and beat St. Marys on Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2014
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