Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
Today 51° Today 51° 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° slight chance 23° 23°
Friday, March 27th, 2015
By Shelley Grieshop
Ohioans soon may be asked to vote whether marijuana should be legalized for medical and/or personal use throughout the state.
The Ohio Ballot Board last week certified ResponsibleOhio's ballot initiative - a step in the process to place the proposed constitutional amendment before voters this fall. [More]
Obituaries on March 27th, 2015
Thomas Parker Chase, M.D. of Bowdoinham, Maine passed away surrounded by family at his home on March 23. [More]
Doris A. Prenger, 76, of Minster, Ohio, died Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 8:22 p.m. at her residence. [More]
Treva D. Metzger, 92, formerly of 05680 CR 33-A, Saint Marys, and a resident of [More]
Janet May (Leugers) Koverman, age 74, formerly of Thelma Drive, Minster, passed [More]
Mary Jane Westrick, 87, formerly of Avondale and Lakeview, passed away Thursday morning, March 26, 2015 at the Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. [More]
Mary L. Bernard, age 82, of St. Henry, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Marilyn J. Hamilton, age 81, of Mendon, passed away Thursday morning, March 26, 2015 at her residence. [More]
Local pictures on March 27th, 2015
Subscriber stories on March 27th, 2015
Four area police chiefs are beginning to plan a mutual aid agreement - much like the agreements among area fire departments - to bolster law enforcement capabilities.
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Local Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Monday to announce a new superintendent.
Treasure
BURKETTSVILLE - Although the situation wasn't real, the pressure was.
A simulated three-vehicle crash that resulted in a chlorine gas cloud pushed local emergency responders to the limit.
Property owners seek to shield nearly 300 acres of land
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday officially granted support to landowners seeking to permanently preserve nearly 300 acres of farmland from future development.
CELINA - Area contractors have until April 14 to submit bids for an estimated $275,000 wastewater pump station replacement project at the county-owned 4-H camp property.
College Capsules
St. Marys native Josh Fleagle was one of 13 members of the eighth-ranked Ohio State men's swimming team to earn a spot in this weekend's NCAA championship meet in Iowa City, Iowa.