Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:42PM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chill will occur late tonight into Sunday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:40PM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
County fair
By Betty Lawrence
CELINA - Horses with braided manes and riders with hunt seat tack and attire competed in front of judges at the Mercer County Fair on Tuesday.
In the hunt seat equitation competition, the rider, rather than the horse, is evaluated. Judging is based on the rider's performance, control of the horse and correct form. [More]
Obituaries on August 17th, 2011
Damon Springer, 16, Celina, died Aug. 15, 2011, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville, following an industrial accident. [More]
Ludwig F. "Lutz" Wuebker, 85, St. Henry, died at 2:40 a.m. Aug. 16, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Donald H. Leffler, 82, Celina, died at 4:45 a.m. Aug. 16, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on August 17th, 2011
Subscriber stories on August 17th, 2011
Only one candidate in Mercer County was disqualified from the November general election ballot after board of elections members certified petitions Tuesday afternoon.
ROCKFORD - The school district may hire a crossing guard or two after parents again voiced concern about eliminating three bus stops in town.
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CELINA - The city is looking to create a long-term plan to deal with the heavy expense of health care.
Employees in the future could pay more out of pocket costs and be subject to a wellness plan, city auditor Emily Stewart said.
Council approves request for tax abatement
MINSTER - More jobs and investment are coming to the village.
Advanced Plastic Recycling (APR) plans to build a 10,800-square-foot storage warehouse onto its plant on North Garfield Street.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

  Parkway posted three of the top five scores en route to repeating as the Mercer County Tournament champions on Tuesday at The Fox's Den in Celina.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Roy Bruns brought home a pair of winners in the Signature Series' Grand Lake Pace as the Mercer County Fair harness racing action concluded on Tuesday.