Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 9:09AM EST until February 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 2:00AM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Today 32° Today 32° heavy chance blowing Tomorrow 16° Tomorrow 16°
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Mercer County
By Margie Wuebker
Area residents will have an opportunity to tour the new Mercer County Detention Center during the first public open house to be held Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said additional open houses will be scheduled after the holidays. [More]
Obituaries on December 14th, 2009
James H. Folk Sr., 87, of St. Marys died Dec. 13, 2009, at Otterbein Retirement [More]
William M. Mustard, 61, 2176 N.W. Bay Drive, Greenfield, Ind., died Dec. 6, 2009, at his residence. [More]
Don F. Speckman, 82, 11137 Circle Drive, St. Marys, died at 5:06 a.m. Dec. 12, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 14th, 2009
Subscriber stories on December 14th, 2009
Weather impacts northern part of county
Reports to the Mercer County Farm Service Agency (FSA) show local crop yields are not as bad as some had feared. Local numbers were predicted to be lackluster due to drought, while statewide yields have been reported record-breaking.
Input also sought on grants that could bring millions for local water quality improvements
A new state led nutrient management strategy for Grand Lake and its watershed was unveiled recently before a crowd of almost 200 at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
ST. HENRY - Victor Fortkamp scored 12 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter, allowing St. Henry to hold off a tough Fort Loramie squad with a 58-46 win to take the battle of Redskins at the Middle School Gymnasium.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Randy Bruns
Derek Billing's 10-foot shot right before the buzzer ended New Knoxville's 65-game regular season win streak as the Rockets beat the Rangers 57-55 in Shelby County on Saturday night. The Rockets go to 3-0 on the season.