Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 8:52PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 degrees may result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
36° 36° patchy frost Fri 67° Fri 67° frost 40° 40° Sat 71° Sat 71°
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Tales from the Haunted Armory
It's creepy and it's kooky, mysterious and spooky!
By Erin Gardner
ST. MARYS - With Halloween just a few weeks away, an area service committee is dusting off their bony decorative skeletons, fake blood and spine-tingling spooky music to create a haunted house attraction at the former armory.
"This Halloween, venture deep into the chilling basement of the historic Armory - a place where shadows come alive and dark secrets lurk," according to the event's overview. [More]
Rockford library levy on fall election ballot
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - Voters in Rockford, Dublin Township, Hopewell Township, Liberty Township and Blackcreek Township will decide the fate of a five-year, 1-mill renewal levy for the Rockford Carnegie Public Library on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The levy would generate $79,000 annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $15 a year, according to ballot language. [More]
Mental health renewal levy on fall election ballot
By Erin Gardner
Voters will decide the fate of a 10-year, 0.5-mill renewal tax levy for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
The levy will collect $1.7 million annually and cost the owner of a $100,000 home $10 a year, according to ballot language. [More]
Obituaries on October 16th, 2024
Elizabeth Feltz
Elizabeth J. Feltz, age 86, of St. Henry, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at The Gardens at St. Henry, surrounded by family. [More]
Anna Schmitz
Anna Marie Schmitz age 94, of Versailles passed away at 4:55 am Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville. [More]
Betty Simons
Betty Ann Simons, 87, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. [More]
Kimo Bechtol
Kimo K. Bechtol, 44, Fort Recovery, died on Oct. 13, 2024.
Funeral arrangeme [More]
Emily Henkle
Emily Kaye Henkle, 23, of Celina, OH (and formerly of Marysville, OH) died 5:57 [More]
Wayne Van Tilburg
Wayne L. Van Tilburg, age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Walter Steinbrunner
Walter John Steinbrunner, 83, of West Union, Ohio, died Friday, October 11 , 2024, at home. [More]
Local pictures on October 16th, 2024
Subscriber stories on October 16th, 2024
High court upholds state's drop box restrictions
CELINA - The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's directive requiring all individuals delivering a ballot for a family member or a disabled voter to a board of elections to fill out a form attesting that they are authorized to do so.
Rockford OKs fees for renting out park
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday night approved an updated contract that outlines fees and requirements to rent out the park.
For three day
Minors stable after fatal one-vehicle accident
FORT RECOVERY - An 8-year-old girl is in stable condition and a 13-year-old boy in serious but stable condition following a one-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Fort Recovery man on Sunday afternoon, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Doug Timmerman.
Cavs roll past T-Birds
COLDWATER - Two weeks after facing off in Western Ohio Soccer League play, Coldwater and Lima Central Catholic opened Division V girls soccer tournament play.
Teams look to lock up spots
As we have just two weeks left in the high school football regular season, this article will summarize the effects of last weekend's games. On Thursday we present our first end of season projections, as well as notes on how they can be affected by a few unexpected results.
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