Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:28AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 40 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items.
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
Obituaries on June 26th, 2013
Lavon C. Dicke, 98, New Bremen, died at 9:05 a.m. June 25, 2013, at Elmwood of [More]
Carl H. Adams, 93, Portland, Ind., died June 25, 2013, at Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys. [More]
Adrian Clay Beagle, 65, St. Marys, died at 4:06 p.m. June 23, 2013, at his residence. [More]
Lawrence "Larry" J. Sanders, 68, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes at his residence the evening of June 22, 2013. [More]
Marian Smith, 89, Wapakoneta, died June 24, 2013, at her residence. 
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Stories on June 26th, 2013
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday set a public hearing for July 9 to discuss plans to help fund a new student dorm near Wright State University-Lake Campus. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Safety issues at the Auglaize County dog pound have forced commissioners and dog warden Russ Bailey to look for a temporary shelter until a new one is built.
FORT RECOVERY - The director who developed the Fort Recovery marching band into an award-winning unit is leaving the district.
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NEW BREMEN - Last week's visit by the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure benefitted the local economy, according to reports provided to village council members Tuesday night.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools board of education members hired Nick Wilker as elementary principal during a special Tuesday night meeting.
Wilker, a Marion Local graduate, currently serves as K-12 principal at Russia Local Schools in Shelby County.
COLDWATER - Board of education members on Tuesday adopted an Ohio Teacher Evaluation System policy that will alter how educator performance is measured.
Redskins hold Cardinals scoreless for final four innings
NEW BREMEN - An offensive explosion on both sides in a wild third inning had St. Henry clinging to a one-run lead but the Redskins later scored four unanswered runs to knock off New Bremen 13-8 on Tuesday in ACME baseball action at New Bremen High School. [More]
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina snapped a long losing streak as Jimmy Luebke threw a complete-game four-hitter to lead the Bulldogs to a 9-0 win over Vandalia-Butler on the road Tuesday night.
Staff report
Unemployment in Mercer County rose 0.2 percent from April to May but remains the lowest across the state.
According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Mercer County's rate was 4.3 percent in May, slightly above the 4.1 percent posted in April.
Local pictures on June 26th, 2013