Special Weather Statement issued March 19 at 9:38AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Gusty winds from 35 to 45 mph this afternoon could blow around unsecured items. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor items. The winds will combine with dry conditions to result in an increased fire danger this afternoon. Outdoor burning is not recommended as any fire could grow out of control under these conditions.
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.
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2015
Obituaries on March 24th, 2015
Earl Baltes, 93, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Ilene 'Beany' Lange, age 80, of St. Henry, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at her home. [More]
James C. Wissman, 86, St. Petersburg, Fla., and formerly of New Bremen, died on March 7, 2015, at Woodside Hospice Center, Pinellas Park, Fla. [More]
Stories on March 24th, 2015
Snow causes havoc on area roadways
CELINA - Dozens of accidents and slide-offs occurred Monday afternoon after several inches of snow blanketed the area just three days into spring.
At least five people were injured in two accidents in Mercer County when white-out conditions made it difficult for drivers to see.
FORT RECOVERY - A roomful of Fort Recovery residents burst into applause Monday night after all but one village council member voted to annex and rezone 6.19 acres south of town on state Route 49, paving the way for a Dollar General.
CELINA - Residential streets continue to crumble as city officials struggle to find a way to pay for much-needed repairs.
West Lisle Street near th [More]
ST. MARYS - Pit bulls would no longer be singled out from all other breeds under an ordinance introduced at Monday's city council meeting.
Pit bull owners had vehemently objected to previous rules passed in December that specifically targeted the breed. [More]
Mercer County in February for the first time in more than three years does not hold the lowest unemployment rate in Ohio.
The county's jobless rate [More]
CELINA - School board members want to replace as many as five buses next school year and another five over the next five years to update an aging fleet.
CELINA - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has ruled former mayor Sharon LaRue does not have to repay the city $6,107 for medical insurance premiums, ending a lengthy dispute with the state.
CELINA - The city remains on firm financial footing due to the responsible fiscal management by administrators and city council, mayor Jeff Hazel asserted Monday night during his belated state of the city address.
NEW BREMEN - State Route 274 in New Bremen will be detoured for two weeks in April so PAB Construction can replace deteriorating curbs and gutters.
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday night began preparing for summer by approving first reading of legislation setting pay rates for pool employees and fees for pool passes and shelters.
COLDWATER - Village officials may require an employee to gain certification to inspect backflow protectors for residents using cisterns, according to village administrator/engineer Eric Thomas.
An free event offering information on both traditional and nontraditional farming topics will be Saturday at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
It will be held in James F. Dicke Hall.
To say that Earl Baltes was a one-of-a-kind person would be an understatement.
Baltes, the founder and longtime owner of Eldora Speedway who passed away Monday morning at the age of 93, turned a plot of land outside Rossburg into one of the most famous dirt tracks in the world.
Division I & II Boys Basketball All-Ohio
Celina's Ryan Hoyng added another honor to his stellar basketball career as he was selected second team All-Ohio in Division II by the Associated Press on Monday.
Local pictures on March 24th, 2015