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
Friday, July 20th, 2012
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - A business owner who submitted the low bid for work at St. Marys City Schools wants to know the reason why board members are considering going with a higher bid.
Stacey Roby, owner of HDL Property Services, St. Marys, submitted the lower of two bids - $789 per event - for snow removal during the coming school year. Whitney Painting and Sandblasting, St. Marys, submitted a bid of $947 per event. [More]
Obituaries on July 20th, 2012
John Andrew Price, 93, Mendon, died at 1:09 p.m. July 18, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital. [More]
Bernadine L. Dock, 90, Celina, died at 3:15 p.m. July 19, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Loretta C. Schroer, 79, Coldwater, died July 18, 2012, at her home.
She was b [More]
Jack Jutte, 62, Fort Recovery, died July 20, 2012, at his home.
Arrangements [More]
Vivian A. Gilbert, 69, St. Marys, died at 11:45 p.m. July 18, 2012, at her home [More]
Local pictures on July 20th, 2012
Subscriber stories on July 20th, 2012
Mercer County
A trio of health officials on Thursday asked Mercer County Commissioners to annually set aside funds for future community health assessments.
Commissioners took no action on the request. The visit to their office also served to inform them a health assessment is overdue and in the planning stages.
CELINA - The hardworking people of the 5th Congressional District need a representative that is responsive to their needs, not those of a political party, ordained Lutheran minister and Bowling Green State University educator Angela Zimmann says.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys fifth-grader Clare Caywood was all smiles as she won the national God, Flag and Country speech competition earlier this month.