High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 1:09AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Mercer County Extension ag educator promoted cover crops, manure management
By Nancy Allen
The area is losing a core member of a team working to reduce agricultural runoff to help stifle toxic blue-green algae blooms in Grand Lake.
Jim Hoorman, Mercer County OSU Extension educator, is leaving to take a full-time ag educator position with the Putnam County Extension office, effective Sept. 1. [More]
Obituaries on August 11th, 2012
Vera A. Fleagle, 80, Celina, died at 10:45 a.m. Aug. 10, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Dalton Luth, 86, Celina, died at 6 a.m. Aug. 9, 2012, at his residence.
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Rhea B. Swander, 76, Ohio City, died at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 10, 2012, at CHP-Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Eleanor L. Wolfe, 91, New Knoxville, died Aug. 9, 2012, in Cridersville.
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Local pictures on August 11th, 2012
Subscriber stories on August 11th, 2012
Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA - Local and state agencies are jointly investigating a complaint against Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag.
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CELINA - Claire Pottkotter's love for art and her grandmother paved the way for a Best in Class 4-H project at this year's Mercer County Fair.
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Residents warned to be aware of strangers around their property
COLDWATER - The police department is warning the public to report suspicious activity following two incidents this week at homes in the village.
No one was injured in either incident, and no suspects were apprehended, according to the Coldwater Police Department.
Local Golf Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The 2012 high school golf season got underway on Friday and Minster played host to eight girls teams at the inaugural Wildcat Invitational at Arrowhead Golf Club.