Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 3:47AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Widespread fog has developed this morning. Some patchy dense fog is also being observed. Motorists are advised to prepare for quickly changing conditions with visibilities reduced below a quarter mile in some locations. The fog will slowly improve by mid to late morning.
When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance.
45° 45° patchy Thu 62° Thu 62° patchy slight chance 44° 44° likely Fri 52° Fri 52° chance
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
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Mercer County sales taxes in December were up almost 1 percent compared with statewide figures that dropped almost 10 percent. The news is good, although officials aren't sure it will last due to recent employee lay-offs and other fiscal setbacks of local companies.

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The holiday shopping season was slightly more profitable locally than in 2007, despite the tanking U.S. economy.
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