Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 12:14PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Winds will gust 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects. Rain will change over to snow showers late this afternoon. While the snow is not expected to accumulate more than one to two tenths of an inch in snow showers, slick spots will be possible this evening and into the overnight hours.
Local and statewide home sales are gaining ground this year despite a shaky economy.
Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner said home sales for the county are up so far this year compared to the same time frame last year. From Jan. 1 to May 30, 123 parcels sold, up from 109 parcels during that time last year. [More]
Local school administrators against bill allowing two-year retention of 3rd-graders
COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio third-graders lagging in reading skills face the possibility of being held back for up to two school years under a sweeping overhaul of state education policy that cleared the state Legislature on Wednesday.
A Celina woman faces a minor misdemeanor charge of allowing a dog to run loose after her boxer mix dog escaped from a fenced yard and bit a passer-by on June 4.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors on Wednesday accepted the resignation of nutrient management technician Matt Tobe. His last day is Friday.
NEW BREMEN - Incoming superintendent Howard Overman outlined continuing Race to the Top efforts to board of education members during a meeting Wednesday.
CELINA - The hits keep on coming for the Grand Lake Mariners.
Grand Lake belted 11 hits and took advantage of four Cincinnati Steam errors in an 11-5 victory on Wednesday night during Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Jim Hoess Field.
Coldwater's Vinny Droesch fired a complete game three-hitter and the Cavaliers picked up their 10th win of the summer ACME season after an 8-0 triumph over Vandalia-Butler in Vandalia.
