Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 3:25AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will move across the region this morning into early afternoon. Some slick spots will be possible with rapidly changing road conditions and a sudden drop in visibility. If traveling remain alert for changing road conditions and slick spots.
Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 2:09AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will move across the region this morning into early afternoon. Some slick spots will be possible with rapidly changing road conditions and a sudden drop in visibility. If traveling remain alert for changing road conditions and slick spots.
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008
By Janie Southard
ROCKFORD - The Parkway FFA recycling program has grown big time over the past 18 months, saving money for the school and providing a new community service.
Alan Post, vocational agricultural instructor/FFA adviser at Parkway High School, said the program has grown into "the good monster." That monster has saved the school district more than $3,000 plus made possible a $1,500 profit that the students donated to the Children's Miracle Network at Dayton Children's Hospital. [More]
By William Kincaid
NEW BREMEN - Students who test positive for alcohol at any high school dance may be charged with underage consumption by the police, Superintendent Ann Harvey says.
Harvey told school board members during a meeting Wednesday night that the new high school policy will go into effect immediately. [More]
Obituaries on November 6th, 2008
Arthur Bruening, 83, 7651 North Start-Fort Loramie Road, Yorkshire, died at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 5, 2008, at Hospice of Dayton. [More]
John "Jack" Heuker, 55, 48 E. Wayne St., Chickasaw, died Nov. 5, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on November 6th, 2008
Subscriber stories on November 6th, 2008
The local health department is taking steps to help area schools create a policy on tuberculosis (TB) testing for foreign-born staff and students - despite a recently-relaxed change in Ohio law.
Renter/farmer Jonny Dicke can continue to farm 12.8 acres
Mercer County commissioners this week approved the renewal of an agricultural lease agreement for county-owned land in Jefferson Township.
The terms of the lease with renter/farmer Jonny Dicke for the 12.8 acres near the RJ Corman building east of Celina is for $115 per tillable acre.
It's not déjà vu for the Marion Local Flyers, although the field for the Division IV state semifinals on Friday will look awfully familiar.
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Versailles may be the newcomer to the Division III state volleyball final four this weekend, but its reputation as a perennial regional visitor is looked upon to be a factor for success.
St. Marys vs. Big Walnut, Saturday, 7 p.m. Indian Lake Stadium, Lewistown
The path in 2008 is taking a similar turn as 2006 as the Roughriders will face the Golden Eagles in Week 12. Two years ago, Big Walnut beat St. Marys 34-20 at Lima Stadium.
Coldwater vs. Oakwood, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Alexander Stadium/Purk Field, Piqua
The Lumberjacks have experience against Midwest Athletic Conference teams, being a Week One opponent of Versailles during the regular season.
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Marion Local vs. Waynesville, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sidney Memorial Stadium
After getting a bit of revenge in beating Anna after the Rockets beat the Flyers in Week 10, Marion Local will face off against a Waynesville Spartans team that posted its first-ever playoff win in dominating West Liberty-Salem 34-9 on Saturday.