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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Saturday, August 15th, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Fred Boecker grips the etched hilt firmly and draws the ceremonial sword from its protective scabbard.
The pointed blade looks as menacing to Boecker today as it did in August 1945 when a Japanese officer bowed before him and handed ove [More]
Obituaries on August 15th, 2009
Fred J. Poeppelman, 63, 8951 Althoff Road, Versailles, died Aug. 14, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on August 15th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 15th, 2009
The state is stepping up efforts to focus resources on improving water quality in the watershed, after a toxin produced by blue-green algae was reported in Grand Lake just before the Memorial Day weekend.
Trailer lets fairgoers travel underground, learn about soil
People visiting the ag tent at the Mercer County Fair this year will be able to learn about "The World Beneath Your Feet" with the help of a 35-foot-long soils trailer on display.
Celina citizens living near Ron "Butch" Piper's property at 230 Godfrey Ave., look at obstructing weeds, junk, vermin and a dilapidated building daily, says resident Bryan Dupes.
The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board of supervisors Thursday passed a motion to certify a Senate Bill 160 tile replacement project to Mercer County Commissioners for review.
Annual fundraising event raises more than $15,000
The nonprofit Lake Improvement Association's (LIA) Bar Stool Open putt-putt golf tournament on Grand Lake likely raised more than $15,000 this year, chairman Bob Hoersting reported.