Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 7:54AM EST until February 16 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Some patchy freezing fog through daybreak is possible on bridges and elevated roadways.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant visibility reductions to near zero at times will necessitate extra caution for commuters through late morning. Temperatures below freezing in some areas will increase the threat for icy patches on elevated roadways.
Today 53° Today 53° 38° 38° Tomorrow 54° Tomorrow 54° 49° 49° chance
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Coupon queen
Local resident is master at saving money
By Margie Wuebker
ST. MARYS - Kara Sharp places a three-ring binder, a supermarket flyer and two neatly organized plastic totes on the kitchen table.
Preparing for a grocery buying trip takes methodical planning and appropriate coordination for Sharp, who has made couponing a way of life. [More]
Farm couple picked for national program
National Farmers Union Beginning Farmer Institute launched to educate, inform
By Nancy Allen
A New Knoxville couple are among a group of 10 farmers from across the nation selected to participate in the National Farmers Union's (NFU) inaugural Beginning Farmer Institute.
Jeff and Deb Eschmeyer, who operate Harvest Sun Farm, will learn about financial planning, farmer-owned cooperatives, marketing, USDA farm subsidy programs, renewable energy, understanding local food systems and more during ongoing sessions held across the U.S. The first session is this fall in Washington, D.C. [More]
Obituaries on June 21st, 2011
Richard Meiring
Richard J. Meiring, 92, Fort Recovery, died at 8:40 a.m. June 20, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Twila Miller
Twila Miller, 92, Celina, died at 4:45 a.m. June 20, 2011, at her residence. [More]
Lucille Lehman
Lucille Lehman, 97, St. Marys, died June 17, 2011, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on June 21st, 2011
Subscriber stories on June 21st, 2011
Senator works to help Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - A provision in the state's biennium budget to shift $4 million in Waterways Safety funds from Caesar Creek to Grand Lake for algae mitigation likely won't make it into the final version.
City will pay to fix field
CELINA - Damaged sections of the synthetic turf at Montgomery Field have been repaired in preparation of the state ACME tournament in mid-July.
City officials have agreed to cover the cost, estimated at $2,000.
Mill may be spared
St. Marys officials say new design would not threaten building's weak foundation
ST. MARYS - A new design for the High Street bridge replacement project would save the Reservoir Mill from demolition, if the state approves.
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St. Henry schools switch to open enrollment
ST. HENRY - School board members unanimously voted to allow open enrollment next school year in hopes of generating increased state revenue.
St. Henry schools had been the only area district that did not allow students from outside the district to open enroll at no cost.
Police looking into pharmacy break-in
Minster
MINSTER - Police continue to investigate an early morning breaking and entering Monday at Schwieterman Pharmacy, 324 N. Main St.
Officers responded
Mercer County lowest in unemployment
Mercer County tied for the lowest unemployment rate in May, according to figures released today by the Ohio Job and Family Services. The county also had the lowest rate in April.
Vegh is healthy again and running on national stage
If Kristina Vegh's life were a movie, she would win the big race at the end.
In reality, she's just glad to be running again, without pain.
Vegh,
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