Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Any student, anytime, anywhere, that's mobile learning; and this school district is aiming in that direction. This morning it got a big boost from a national communication provider.
Verizon Wireless distributed 21 smart phones to third [More]
By Ryan Hines
ROCKFORD - In the span of 48 hours, the Parkway softball team has gone from the lowest of lows to the highest of highs.
Just two days ago, the Panthers were a victim of a walk-off home run by St. Marys, but on Thursday, Parkway won in its final at-bat. [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2009
Robert S. Bertke, 72, 4730 Fort Loramie-Swanders Road, Minster, died April 1, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Former Minster resident Evelyn Conner, 90, died at 7 a.m. April 2, 2009, at The Grand Court, Dayton. [More]
John J. Leopard, 85, of Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater, died at 7 p.m. April 2, 2009, at the home. [More]
Jan Keith Merder, 70, of Tellico Village, Tenn., died April 2, 2009, at his home. [More]
Local pictures on April 3rd, 2009
Subscriber stories on April 3rd, 2009
Bids are being accepted by Mercer County commissioners for a nearly half-million dollar project to improve the safety of a narrow portion of Carthagena Road.
U.S. Army Spc. Beth Fortkamp says duties a challenge but rewarding
Spc. Beth Fortkamp's warm brown eyes glistened as she described her duties as a U.S. Army combat medic in Afghanistan as challenging, but rewarding.
MINSTER - Standing room was at a premium Thursday night when parents and students showed up at a special Minster Local Schools board of education meeting to express concern regarding the possible elimination of extended time service for three staff members.
The Mercer County commissioners were surprised to receive nine individual bids for pavement marking work for various roadway projects.
Typically, t
COLDWATER - The palms that will be distributed in area churches this weekend have a rich history that dates back to the last week of Jesus' life on Earth.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bill Geeslin's squeeze bunt in the bottom of the eighth ended a classic pitcher's duel as Coldwater knocked off Shawnee 1-0 at Veterans Field in Coldwater. The loss is the first in three games this season for the Indians.
ROCKFORD - Brian Brockly must have a deep love for Don Black Field in Rockford the way he hit the ball on Thursday.
Unfortunately for Parkway fans, he doesn't play for the Panthers.