Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 9:38AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 45 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items. The winds will combine with dry conditions to result in an increased fire danger this afternoon. Outdoor burning is not recommended as any fire could grow out of control under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Thieman leaves coordinator position after 30 years
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. HENRY - A 10-second decision by Linda Thieman of St. Henry turned into a 30-year commitment to area youths.
It was 1979, and the St. Henry Local Schools bus driver was spending a relaxing moment reading a book between routes when she was asked to teach the Catholic faith to kindergarten students. [More]
Mercer County
By Shelley Grieshop
About half the local children who've received their first dose of H1N1 vaccine are at risk for the illness because they failed to receive their second round.
Joyce Jansen, director of nursing and infectious disease control at the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department, said children younger than 10 need two doses to fully protect them from the virus. The vaccine is most effective if the doses are given approximately one month apart. [More]
St. Marys Rotary
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - He was born into car racing and left the sport for several years. He's back now, and sprinting with the best of them.
Dayton native Ron Gorby, a local businessman for many years, told St. Marys Rotarians both his parents raced at Dayton Speedway and he was nearly born at the track in 1957. [More]
Obituaries on March 4th, 2010
Valeria Beacom, 97, of Celina, died March 4, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Hom [More]
Janice M. Berger, 69, of state Route 705, Osgood, died March 3, 2010, at her re [More]
Charles E. Gilliland Jr. 75, of New Weston, died March 2, 2010, at his residence. [More]
Laura Marie Gilmore, 92, of Celina, died at 8:10 p.m. March 3, 2010, at Celina [More]
Norma Gutmann, 88, 11322 VanBuren St. in Fryburg, died at 2:37 a.m. March 3, 2010, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home in Wapakoneta. [More]
Jacque LeCompte, 86, 6051 Nagy Rd., Celina, died at 8:20 a.m. March 3, 2010, at his home. [More]
Local pictures on March 4th, 2010
Subscriber stories on March 4th, 2010
Democrat Mike Lamm will remain director of the Mercer County Board of Elections despite a request from Republican board member Toni Slusser to demote him.
A local businessman on Tuesday filed his intent to run as a write-in candidate for the position of Mercer County auditor in the May primary election.
MINSTER - The future holds a lot of red ink in terms of budget shortfalls at Minster Local Schools.
School Treasurer Laura Klosterman said the dist
Minster Local Schools board of education and a former science teacher have reached a settlement that dismisses allegations of discriminatory practices and a small claims suit.
Community Improvement Corporation
MINSTER - The Community Improvement Corporation continues to seek land for industrial development, according to the board of trustees who met Tuesday
Rockford
ROCKFORD - The village is counting its chickens, literally, as an ordinance is being prepared to address the issue of keeping farm animals out of the village.
Mercer County
Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday took action to facilitate future work on Deep Cut and St. Joe roads.
Commissioners set 1:30 p.m. March 25 as
Mercer County
Mercer County commissioners have awarded a contract to a Lima-based company for a storm sewer project in Montezuma.
Hume Supply offered to perform
2010 State Bowling Tournament Preview
For the Coldwater bowling program, a trip to the state tournament - being the OHSAA-sanctioned event of the state bowling coaches event - is nothing new.
COLDWATER - Basketball is a four-quarter game.
That will be something Minster players and fans will have to think about for about a year.
After d
One More Curtain Call
On March 6, 1993, the Marion Local Flyers and Minster Wildcats tangled in the girls Division IV district final at Coldwater High School, and quite frankly, it was a bout that shouldn't have been much of a contest.