Special Weather Statement issued November 16 at 2:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A combination of wind gusts of between 20 to 30 mph and relative humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will create an elevated fire weather danger this afternoon into very early evening. Take precautions if planning to do any outdoor burning today as conditions are favorable for fire spread.
Flooding is wreaking havoc on local roads and officials are warning drivers to use caution.
"I have reports of the county getting 5-6 inches of rain since Friday," county 911 administrator Monte Diegel said. "I'm being told we can expect another 3-4 inches over the weekend."
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey cautioned residents to treat the flooding as a snowstorm. [More]
Wildcat right-hander strikes out 15 in 6-0 decision over Cardinals
By Colin Foster
NEW BREMEN - Peter Falk hit a triple that led to a run in the top of the third inning and then he struck out the New Bremen side in the bottom half.
That was just one of several great innings for Falk, whose complete-game two-hitter and 15 strikeouts paved the way for Minster to post a 6-0 win over the Cardinals Tuesday night in Auglaize County ACME action. [More]
MARIA STEIN - A key component of the potent Marion Local defense the past several seasons will look to continue his play for Ohio Northern as Jacob Kunkler committed to play for the NCAA Division III Polar Bears.
Lake Erie struck early against Grand Lake and never trailed as the Monarchs handed the Mariners their second loss of the season in a 10-3 decision in GLSCL play at Montgomery Field on Tuesday night.