Frost Advisory issued April 5 at 1:22PM EDT until April 6 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Freeze Watch issued April 5 at 1:22PM EDT until April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Today 46° Today 46° 36° 36° frost Tomorrow 50° Tomorrow 50° 25° 25°
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Two more people have died from COVID-19 in Mercer County, raising the total number of deaths to 15.
Seven new confirmed cases were also reported, raising the county's total number to 761, according to a Wednesday news release from the county health district. [More]
By Leslie Gartrell
DUBLIN TOWNSHIP - An accident involving a truck and a semitrailer at the intersection of state routes 118 and 707 left three people seriously injured including one transported by a medical helicopter on Wednesday evening.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Ryan Lamarr of the Wapakoneta Post said a call came in around 6:30 p.m. reporting the accident. [More]
Obituaries on August 27th, 2020
Marie A. Glass, age 85, of St. Henry, died Tuesday August 25, 2020 at her residence. [More]
Nannie Halbert, 92, of St. Marys, OH died 4:10 p.m. Tuesday August 25, 2020 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Marilyn J. (Curtis) Thaman, age 90, formerly of St. Rt. 362, Minster, passed aw [More]
Rachel L. Stienecker, 80, of St. Marys, OH died 2:45 p.m. Saturday August 22, 2020 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on August 27th, 2020
Subscriber stories on August 27th, 2020
COLDWATER - Mercer Health saw an 11.6% increase in operating revenue with growth in surgery volumes and a 3.1% decrease in operating expenses over the last fiscal year, which ended March 31, according to auditors.
NEW BREMEN - School board members on Wednesday unanimously approved a policy requiring facial coverings during pandemics and epidemics.
In a specia
CELINA - The city's 2020 residential street program may yet get underway this year after city officials awarded a $1.29 million contract to the Shelly Co. to resurface nearly 3 miles of city streets.
MONTEZUMA - Village council members decided to contact the Mercer County Health District about whether to cancel trick or treat amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Wabash Road will close between Frahm Pike and
Skeels Road for a culvert replacement, said Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Girls golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry bounced back from Monday's loss to Coldwater with a 208-229 win over Lincolnview in girls golf action on Wednesday at the Mercer County Elks.
  The 2020 high school football season is a day away (or in the case of Parkway and Delphos St. John's, two days away).
After everything that has happened in the last 5-6 months, I'm glad it's finally here.
FRIDAY

WAPAKONETA vs. CELINA
Celina Stadium
Last Season: Reed Merricle rushed or 155 yards and three touchdowns and passed for another in the Redskins' 38-0 win at Harmon Field.
Friday
MAC
St. Henry at Coldwater
Marion Local at Fort Recovery
Minster at New Bremen
Versailles at Anna
WBL
Wapakoneta at Celina
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