Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 5:21AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
Organizers planning enhanced finish line, livelier course
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Organizers of the third annual Grand Lake Marathon plan to enhance the finish line areas, as well as liven up a lonely stretch of the course and add new events, including a possible senior's marathon.
Ryan King, co-owner of Can't Stop Run [More]
Obituaries on March 2nd, 2016
Janet H. Bonifas, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away early Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her winter home in Lakeport, Florida. [More]
Betty M. Hamilton, age 87, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Neil C. Jamieson, 76, St. Marys, OH died 5:30 p.m. Saturday February 27, 2016 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on March 2nd, 2016
Subscriber stories on March 2nd, 2016
FORT RECOVERY - The local historical society has received a $17,500 grant to help discover the original location and features of the village's historic fort.
CELINA - Mercer County Economic Development Director Jared Ebbing said his office aggressively pursues state and federal grants to try to keep as many tax dollars as possible in the area.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a revolving loan of $100,000 to help a St. Henry couple purchase and maintain the St. Henry Dairy Dream.
ROCKFORD - After a lot of thought, village council members have approved a semifinal layout for the new subdivision west of town.
Village administr
MINSTER - A new boutique aims to provide area women with affordable fashion.
Julie Fausey said one thing sets her business, JBoutique, apart from other stores.
Division IV Boys District Semifinals
WAPAKONETA - Behind a strong rebounding effort, St. Henry rebounded from an earlier-season loss to Minster with a 58-48 win in Tuesday's Division IV district semifinal at Wapakoneta High School.
2016 State Wrestling Preview
For Peyton Hamrick, Thursday will be a day full of emotions.
For Spencer Seibert, it will be one more chance to compete on the big stage.
Hamrick
All-WBL Bowling
The Western Buckeye League selected its first-ever All-League bowling teams this season after raising the sport to a league-sanctioned event.
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Local builders express optimism
New home construction continues to increase in the area as the housing market improves, local experts say.
Carla Hirschfeld, executive officer of Mercer County Builders Association, said the area is seeing an increase in building activity, especially in southern Mercer County.