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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Obituaries on May 4th, 2011
Marjorie L. Tidwell, 68, New Bremen, died at 11:50 a.m. May 3, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
Nicholis A. Howe, 64, Coldwater, died at 11:15 p.m. May 2, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
M. Ruth Ritter, 98, New Bremen, died at 12:49 p.m. May 2, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Lela Waggoner, 95, Celina, died May 3, 2011, at The Miller House, Celina.
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Ivo C. Brackman, 84, Fort Recovery, died May 3, 2011, at his residence.
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John Frederick Hasis, 82, Mendon, died at 6:50 a.m. May 1, 2011, at The Laurels of Shane Hill. [More]
Stories on May 4th, 2011
CELINA - The city will have a new leader next year as incumbent mayor Sharon LaRue lost the Republican primary Tuesday night.
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CELINA - A tax levy for Celina City Schools district passed Tuesday night, insuring an annual collection of $4.9 million for five years for operating expenses.
MINSTER - Voters in the Minster school district narrowly approved a 1 percent income tax levy by a vote of 612 to 551 - 52.6 percent - on Tuesday, but 80 uncounted provisional and absentee ballots could change the outcome.
ST. MARYS - Nearly eight out of every 10 voters in the St. Marys school district rejected the $1.95 million tax levy on Tuesday's ballot.
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MINSTER - Rain continues to slow the progress of major projects, according to reports presented to Minster Village Council on Tuesday night.
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CELINA - Election night went smoothly in Mercer County compared to the 2010 elections.
Final unofficial results for all 38 precincts were made available to the public about 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Mercer County Courthouse. No problems were reported at any of the precincts. [More]
A property tax levy that supports programs for the mentally and physically challenged was overwhelmingly passed by Mercer County voters Tuesday.
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CELINA - Longtime city law director Kevin McKirnan was defeated by George Moore in the Republican primary Tuesday night.
No Democratic or independent candidates have filed and Moore will run uncontested in the November general election unless a write-in candidate files by 4 p.m. Aug. 29.
ST. HENRY -Voters in the St. Henry school district passed a 1.21-mill permanent improvement replacement levy Tuesday that will raise taxes starting in January.
ST. MARYS - John Bubp won the Republican primary election Tuesday for the 1st Ward seat on St. Marys City Council.
With 221 votes, he beat Timothy Wesner who garnered 81.
A $250,000 project will intermittently close portions of Sharpsburg Road for most of the summer, officials say.
Shoulder widening and ditch reco
CELINA - New bicycles and anything else cyclists may need are for sale at the Bike Hub, 1107 N. Main St., Suite 109, Celina.
The new store in the Chief supermarket shopping center is owned by Rich McNaughton and managed by Cory Shiverdecker.
CELINA - Mike Siefker pitched well enough to win for Celina's baseball team, but, unfortunately, Elida's Dalton Martz had a slightly better game.
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