High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 2:12AM 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 possible.
* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Monday, October 6th, 2014
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - The area's robust economy appears to be leading Mercer County to a fourth-consecutive record-breaking year of sales tax revenue.
With sales tax collections up nearly $135,000 or 3.9 percent over 2013 as of September, county auditor Randy Grapner predicts 2014 will beat last year's record $4.6 million. [More]
Obituaries on October 6th, 2014
Brian R. Baker, 39, Chattanooga, passed away on Oct. 4, 2014, at Mercer County [More]
Pamela Kay Crabtree Dunno, 52, Celina, died at 5 p.m. Oct. 4, 2014, at the OSU [More]
Jackie L. Makley, 72, St. Marys, died at 10:55 p.m. Oct. 3, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Albert Lee "Al" Watson, 83, Celina, passed away at 9:03 p.m. Oct. 2, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on October 6th, 2014
Subscriber stories on October 6th, 2014
CELINA - More than 100 trees must be cut down in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park due to an emerald ash borer infestation.
Park manager Brian Miller
ST. HENRY - St. Henry's contest against state-ranked Leipsic on Saturday was neither the Redskins' most impressive nor their most solid performance of the season.
COLDWATER - Despite a strong second half that featured two of the three goals scored by Maura Hoying, Coldwater was unable to overcome a sluggish first half and lost 5-4 to Shawnee in girls soccer action on Saturday at Village Hall Field.
UMP Fall Nationals
ROSSBURG - Second generation and teenaged sensation Bobby Pierce (Late Models) and veteran Brian Ruhlman (Modifieds) fought off frigid conditions and picked up $5,000 United Midwest Promoters (UMP) Fall Nationals victories Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater extended its winning streak to 14 straight matches after sweeping a home triangular match with Ottoville and Lima Central Catholic on Saturday at the Palace.