Special Weather Statement issued October 6 at 4:36AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A combination of drying surface vegetation, wind gusts in the 20 to 30 mph range, and relative humidity values near or below 25 percent, will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread this afternoon into early evening. Burning is discouraged under the expected conditions. Take care to avoid accidentally starting fires, including by being careful with equipment that may spark and by not operating vehicles around dry vegetation.
CELINA- Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday passed a countywide $5 vehicle registration permissive tax to boost revenue for local road and bridge work.
The tax will come into effect later this year with 2025 vehicle registrations, according to county engineer Jim Wiechart. [More]
Foote pitches a gem as Fort Recovery defeats St. Henry
By Gary R. Rasberry
FORT RECOVERY - Jacob Foote received all the run support he needed in the bottom of the first inning.
Foote scattered six hits and threw just 67 pitches to help Fort Recovery pick a 2-1 victory over St. Henry in Mercer County ACME baseball action at the LeFevre Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday. [More]
MENDON -Village councilors on Tuesday approved a resolution to participate in a new Mercer County Joint Ambulance District to address the dwindling number of area emergency medical services providers.
CELINA- A 20-year-old Mendon man who was sentenced last month for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor has been hit with fresh charges related to child nudity-oriented material or performance.
COLDWATER - School board members, along with about 10 residents, toured the district's facilities before Tuesday night's regular board meeting to highlight the need for a levy.
MINSTER - A team of administrators and teachers have assembled a strategic plan for Minster Local Schools for the next three years, superintendent Josh Meyer said at Tuesday night's regular board members.
Grand Lake bounced back with a win over league-leading Hamilton Tuesday, defeating the Joes 8-1 behind a stellar start from Mason Reyes and a three-run sixth inning in a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League game at Foundation Field.
