Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:47PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
During the predawn hours, winds will increase ahead of a low pressure system moving east through the lower Great Lakes. Gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected through this afternoon, possibly gusting to 45 mph in a few spots. Wind is expected to decrease overnight but remain relatively strong at 20-25 mph this evening.
Please be aware of these strong winds especially if driving a higher profile vehicle. Secure loose outdoor objects and shore up seasonal decorations if possible.
33° 33° light Wed 40° Wed 40° chance 21° 21° chance Thu 28° Thu 28° chance
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Thursday, July 12th, 2012
Drought may halve yield
Corn crop dire, still hope for beans
By Nancy Allen
Almost a third of the nation's corn crop is showing signs of damage due to drought.
Locally, ag officials are predicting yields could be cut by as much as 50 percent. Anita Green, executive director of the Auglaize County Farm Service Agency, called the situation "serious."
This year has the potential to be as bad as the notorious 1988 drought, which resulted in some farmers not being able to harvest any corn at all, she said. [More]
St. Henry man labeled sex offender
Wife faces intimidation charges relating to case
By Margie Wuebker
A 79-year-old St. Henry man was labeled a tier one sex offender during his sentencing on misdemeanor sexual charges Wednesday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Carl W. Albers, 252 S. Eastern Ave., a retired farmer, pleaded guilty June 4 to five counts of sexual imposition. The charges were reduced from gross sexual imposition, third-degree felonies, as part of a negotiated plea agreement. The offenses occurred between 1990 and 2009; the victims were ages 8, 9 and 10 at the time. [More]
Obituaries on July 12th, 2012
Jill Dougall
Jill Louise Dougall, 52, Elkhart, Ind., died at 10:54 p.m. July 9, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital. [More]
Mariana Schulze
Mariana Rose Schulze, 6-week-old daughter of Brent and Beth Eilerman Schulze of [More]
Harold Uhlenhake
Harold F. Uhlenhake, 66, of St. Henry, died July 11, 2012, at his home.
He wa [More]
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Subscriber stories on July 12th, 2012
State to deal casino cash to counties
GRAND LAKE - Profits from Ohio's new casinos could be the wild card counties and schools need to battle ongoing financial woes.
Earlier this week t
Higher fees on the horizon
Mercer County health department
The local health department hopes to boost waning finances with a flurry of fee increases in 2013 for licenses, inspections and other environmental services.
Celina stays alive after shutout win
District 4 ACME Tournament
COLDWATER - Celina's ACME team got the offense rolling early and rode a strong pitching performance from Aric Fickert as the Bulldogs stayed alive in the District 4 ACME tournament with an 8-0 win over Delphos Jefferson on Wednesday at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
Wolfgang returning to Eldora
Along with Steve Kinser and Sammy Swindell, Doug Wolfgang took sprint car racing to new heights in the 1980s and early 1990s.
The trio dubbed "The
Blue Team rallies to win All-Star competition
GLSCL All-Star Game
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League held its annual All-Star Game on Wednesday at Avon's All Pro Freight Stadium. The Blue Team scored three runs in the seventh inning before adding two more in the ninth to rally for a 6-2 win over the Red Team.
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