Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will continue through mid morning. With temperatures well below freezing, light snow accumulations will combine with lingering black ice from overnight, to create some slick spots on area roadways. In addition, brisk westerly winds will gust in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning.
If traveling this morning, allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as untreated surfaces.
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 11:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the area will slowly diminish through the overnight hours. These snow showers will continue to cause brief reductions in visibility. In addition, the snow showers could produce a light coating of snow on roadways. This will result in the potential for some slick spots to develop. Motorists should be prepared for changing conditions overnight and exercise extra caution.
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Thursday, June 19th, 2008
By William Kincaid
For the first time ever, the Mercer County Sheriff's Department and the county's fire and local police departments, which rely on central dispatch for emergency call-outs, will have a unified radio system.
The state government's Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) will provide Mercer County a secure, reliable and clear radio system, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said. [More]
By Mark Ruschau
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys ACME baseball team used a big offensive first inning and a pitching gem from senior-to-be Jake Taylor to defeat the New Bremen Cardinals 4-1 Wednesday night at K.C. Geiger Park.
St. Marys (5-2) bunched more then half of the hits that it got to produce its only runs in the bottom of the first off New Bremen starter Dylan Crisp. [More]
Obituaries on June 19th, 2008
Dennis G. Breitigam, 58, of Wapakoneta, died June 16, 2008, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
James J. "Jeff" Brown, 73, of Coldwater, died at 9:50 p.m. June 17, 2008, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
William T. Horstman, 82, 8551 Botkins Road, New Knoxville, died at 10:30 p.m. June 17, 2008, at the Golden Living Center-Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Emma Monroe, 87, Lighthouse Point, Fla., died Jun 9, 2008, at North Broward Medical Center, Deerfield, Fla.. [More]
Cloyd "Ed" Now, 83, of Celina, died at 7:40 a.m. June 18, 2008, at his daughter's residence. [More]
Elmer B. Schulze, 84, 5257 Philothea Road, St. Henry, died at 8:27 a.m. June 18, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on June 19th, 2008
Subscriber stories on June 19th, 2008
"If we don't upgrade our radio system, somebody's going to die," Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey told a room full of county personnel last week at a meeting to discuss the new forthcoming radio system.
Allison Brady set out one day several years ago for a walk; 206 days and 2-1/2 pair of boots later she'd walked 2,166 miles on the Appalachian Trail.
The Lake Campus is getting the job done and is on the move, Wright State University Provost Steven Angle told a crowd on Wednesday at the Willow Bend Country Club in Van Wert County.
Organizers of a yearlong weight-loss program fell short of their goal but were able to teach skills that will help participants live healthier lives.
A spectacular pitching performance by Cory Pfeffenberger allowed Celina's offense some time to get rolling as the Bulldogs downed Parkway 5-0 in Mercer County ACME play on Wednesday at Montgomery Field.
Kellar shuts down Locos' offense
LIMA - Michael Kellar made his first start for the Grand Lake Mariners on Wednesday in Lima, and what a pitching performance it was for the lefthander.
The Western Buckeye League is widely regarded as one of the most competitive leagues in the state of Ohio and it showed in the all-Ohio softball voting as the WBL had five representatives.