Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:18PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Friday, January 17th, 2014
Commissioners OK more funds for courts, other areas in budget
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A new computer system, employee raises and rising court costs are some of the expenses prompting an 8.1 percent increase in this year's county budget, according to commissioners.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday approved the $10.4 million general fund budget for 2014, $787,375 more than appropriations in 2013. [More]
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and held a 42-21 advantage in rebounds en route to a convincing 56-25 victory over rival New Bremen in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday night.
"I though we crashed the [More]
Obituaries on January 17th, 2014
Judith A. "Judy" Wendel, 74, Coldwater, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Jan. 16 [More]
Local pictures on January 17th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 17th, 2014
WAPAKONETA - Pay increases for Auglaize County employees this year will depend on results of a salary study.
County commissioners have spent the la
CELINA - The county is considering lending money to help establish a popular Mexican food franchise and create a drive-thru window at the local Dairy Queen.
CELINA - An elderly St. Henry woman accused of intimidating witnesses in a prior sexual abuse case involving her husband told jurors Thursday she did not send a letter experts claim possesses her DNA.
ST. HENRY - Marion Local's girls basketball team took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and fended off St. Henry the rest of the way to snap a two-game Midwest Athletic Conference losing streak with a 43-40 victory over the Redskins on Thursday night at Redskin Gymnasium.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater held a slight 21-19 lead at halftime and outlasted Parkway in the second half to earn a 40-34 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over the Panthers on Thursday night at The Palace.
Last Curtain Call
Beth Black, formerly Hunziker, can back up with overwhelming evidence of just how much influence an older sister can have on a budding athletic career.