Frost Advisory issued May 1 at 12:19PM EDT until May 2 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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Saturday, April 30th, 2011
County officials join fatherhood effort
By Amy Kronenberger
Mercer County has joined 11 other Ohio counties in a pilot project to address the importance of a father in a child's life.
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood is leading the initiative, which will include training, a leadership summit and community projects. [More]
Michigan man dies in Auglaize County crash
By Shelley Grieshop
WAPAKONETA - A Michigan man was killed when the semitrailer he was driving struck the rear of another semitrailer on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County at 9:27 p.m. Thursday.
Jerry Derstepanian, 50, of Allen Park, Mich., was pronounced dead at Lima Memorial Hospital, where he was taken by a Wapakoneta squad. [More]
Obituaries on April 30th, 2011
Geraldine Crabtree
Geraldine S. Crabtree, 77, Fort Recovery, died at 2:07 p.m. April 29, at Union City Care Center, Union City. [More]
Wayne Derrickson
Wayne R. Derrickson, 89, Geneva, Ind., died at 8:27 p.m. April 28, 2011, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind. [More]
Zane Faurot
Zane C. Faurot, 84, New Knoxville, died at 12:40 a.m. April 29, 2011, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Wilfred Fullenkamp
Wilfred H. Fullenkamp, 79, Coldwater, died at 11:40 p.m. April 28, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Mark E. Heinfeld
Mark E. Heinfeld, 88, New Bremen, died at 1:28 p.m., April 29, 2011, at Communi [More]
Vera McElfresh
Former Rockford resident Vera Anita Wilson McElfresh, 58, Bluffton, Ind., died at 12:03 a.m. April 29, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Local pictures on April 30th, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 30th, 2011
Better economy increasing Tri Star enrollment, director says
A recovering economy is leading to greater enrollment at Tri Star Career Compact, the director says.
History has shown director Tim Buscher that students don't sign up for the program when they are afraid there are no jobs.
Storm damages fuel system
CELINA - A fuel control system is being replaced after lightning zapped it last week.
Mercer County commissioners this week approved an emergency m
Celina man arrested on cocaine charge
CELINA - A drug-related arrest on Friday may have prevented several doses of crack cocaine from hitting the streets this weekend, Celina Police Chief Dave Slusser said.
Wheelchair, walker users invited to use trail, park
MONTEZUMA - The Franklin Township Nature Park trail will be set up May 14 especially for people who use walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Rain date is May 21.
Bruns' pitching, bat carry St. Henry to impressive victory
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry baseball team scored six runs in the bottom of the second inning en route to knocking Parkway from the ranks of the Midwest Athletic Conference unbeatens with a 10-0 five-inning, run-rule contest at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Minster pulls away in middle innings
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster got its offense rolling in the middle innings to come away from its Midwest Athletic Conference contest against Coldwater with an 11-3 win on Friday afternoon at Hanover Street Park.
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