Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:34PM EST until January 23 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures are expected to be in the upper single digits (above zero), a northwest wind at 10-15 mph will make temperatures feel as if they are colder than 10 below zero.
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Friday, August 22nd, 2014
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
By Nancy Allen
Area ag officials report very good to excellent soybean and corn stands this year despite earlier concerns that unseasonably cool temperatures would hurt crops.
In fact, cooler temperatures have helped corn in particular, they said.
"The cool ni [More]
By Lyle Kittle
CELINA - Celina volleyball opened its season with a come-from-behind win at the Intermediate School over the Anna Rockets 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 16-25, 15-9.
The Bulldogs staved off defeat in each of the games they won, getting short, late-game rallies behind the serving of Alli Darras and Paige Sutter to come back and take each contest. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2014
Evelyn M. Kuether, 76, Covington, passed away Aug. 20, 2014, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. [More]
Norbert W. Sutter, 86, Celina, died at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Mary R. Schaadt, 95, Berne, Ind., passed away Aug. 21, 2014, at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne. [More]
Jeannette Brunswick, Coldwater, died Aug. 22, 2014, at her home. Funeral Mass i [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2014
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
This year's unseasonably cool temperatures have been a mixed bag for gardeners.
Plants such as tomatoes and peppers experienced slower growth and ripening, while cool weather-loving plants such as lettuce and turnips are doing well.
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office this week was awarded two grants totaling more than $28,000 for overtime costs related to traffic safety.
Mercer County Commissioners Thursday upheld one objection to an assessment on a tile replacement project but rejected another.
Commissioners at a hearing accepted an objection from Menchhofer Woods resident Tim O'Donnell but dismissed one from Coldwater resident Bill Werling.
ST. MARYS - A leak of dye turned the St. Marys River red for a short time on Thursday near U.S. 33.
An industrial business on McKinley Road reporte
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local volleyball team had flashes of greatness Thursday night against Jackson Center.
Though the Flyers' full potential showed late in the match, dropping the opening two sets coming out of the gate was too difficult to overcome.
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville rallied after losing the first two sets to win the final three sets and beat St. Marys on Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.