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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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Most of the blame for the toxic condition of Grand Lake has been put on farmers in the watershed. State officials, including Gov. Ted Strickland, have said they need to step up to the plate to help fix the problem.
Some are doing just that. [More]
2010 Lefeld Implement Classic
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Pla-Mor Lanes owner Rick Hartings is anticipating another exceptional year as the Professional Bowlers Association makes the trek to Coldwater for the PBA Central Region's Lefeld Implement Classic.
The event, in its third year, has bro [More]
Obituaries on August 10th, 2010
Luke J. Dabbelt, 85, Wapakoneta, died at 2:30 a.m. Aug. 9, 2010, at Wapakoneta Manor. [More]
Dana E. Rager, 35, St. Marys, died Aug. 9, 2010, at his home.
Funeral arrange [More]
Floyd Hechet, St. Marys, died at 12:02 a.m. Aug. 10, 2010, at his home.
Funer [More]
Kenneth E. Kuhn, Rockford, died at 8:32 a.m. Aug. 9, 2010, at his home.
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Eugene A. Overman, 80, Minster, died August 8, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Donald E. Chodash, 82, Celina, died at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 8, 2010, at Golden Living Center in St. Marys. [More]
Robert Schott Sr., 80, Celina, died Aug. 9, 2010.
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Local pictures on August 10th, 2010
Subscriber stories on August 10th, 2010
CELINA - Council members on Monday night approved the first reading of two ordinances related to future expansion of the city's wastewater treatment plant.
City officials will discuss plans next Tuesday
CELINA - The city will hold a public meeting next week to discuss a proposed manure digester to be built near its borders. Several residents expressed concern about the project to city council members Monday night.
The Associated Press
Officials have put another state park lake off limits because of toxic, blue-green algae blooming in the water.
Warning s
ST. MARYS - Water quality advisory signs have been placed along the Miami & Erie Canal in St. Marys following recent Ohio EPA testing that showed algae toxins in the water.
COLDWATER - The village's water line replacement project in the alley between East Walnut and East South streets is proceeding well, village manager/engineer Eric Thomas said at Monday's council meeting.
FORT RECOVERY - Firefighters from the Southwest District Fire Department responded to a turkey barn fire at 11:52 a.m. Saturday.
The barn is owned by Jerry Lochtefeld, 1780 state Route 119.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines
The Minster boys golf team opened the 2010 fall sports season with an impressive showing at the Homan Memorial Invitational at Piqua Country Club on Monday.
Stimulus funds for program sweeten the pot for some
Some farmers who enrolled in a new USDA crop disaster subsidy program are going to benefit.
Launched in the 2008 farm bill and available to farmers early this year, the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) provides qualifying farmers payments for crop losses.
Annual event planned Aug. 19 in Continental
Ohio State University's 2010 Manure Science Review featuring 10 educational sessions on handling, managing and utilizing manure will be held next week.