Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:34PM EST until January 23 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures are expected to be in the upper single digits (above zero), a northwest wind at 10-15 mph will make temperatures feel as if they are colder than 10 below zero.
CELINA - Blue-green algae blooms in numerous lakes across Ohio are keeping employees busy at the Celina Water Treatment Plant.
That's because until last week, the plant had the only lab in Ohio certified to process water samples for microcystin, a type of algae toxin that has been found in Grand Lake and others in the state. [More]
More than two dozen 4-H club members took turns showing four animals (beef, dairy, sheep and swine) Wednesday afternoon at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in the Showman of Showmen competition.
When the dust cleared, two young ladies captured the top award, considered the creme de la creme title for showing fair animals. [More]
Plant owner ready to lease; commissioners say no plans submitted
CELINA - A Florida businessman looking to start a manure digester plant near Celina said he is waiting for Mercer County commissioners to lease him land to move forward.
Two Celina women pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to charges they allegedly applied for and received approximately $64,000 in private education loans.
Residents question process of canal clean-up project
MINSTER - Village council members learned Tuesday night that plans for the Miami and Erie Canal clean-up project continue to move ahead after two open house events for property owners along the historic waterway.
