Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 9:59PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 959 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of Spencerville In Allen County, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Mendon, Kossuth, and State Route 116 at State Route 197. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
COLDWATER - The Mr. Shoppe at 204 W. Main St. is slated to partially re-open today, a week after a semitrailer crashed into the building after colliding with a train.
Although the front of the store is closed, owner Gary Bruns said the west side is open for clients. The Mr. Shoppe continues to serve existing wedding clients only. [More]
Coldwater scores early and often in win over Marion
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Justin Kaup got through the top of first inning quickly, and his Coldwater teammates provided the quick runs in the bottom of the inning.
The Cavaliers scored three in the bottom of the first against Marion Local and Kaup needed just under 50 pitches to complete a 12-0 five-inning win over the Flyers in Mercer County ACME baseball action on Wednesday at Veterans Field. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners this month rejected four requests for a share of the county government's $7.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
COLDWATER - With cybersecurity threats on the rise, a Mercer Health official said keeping the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data is crucial.
CELINA - A city-owned pond that has attracted throngs of swimmers amid a crushing heatwave was temporarily closed on Wednesday afternoon due to high E. coli bacteria levels.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members learned the district is in good financial standing, according to the district treasurer's five-year fiscal forecast presented this week.
Mercer County is tied for No. 1 in the state for lowest joblessness among Ohio's 88 counties, returning to the coveted spot after a more than two year absence.
