Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:12AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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Friday, October 27th, 2017
By Nancy Allen
Local corn and soybean crops fared better than expected considering weather issues experienced earlier in the growing season, ag officials say.
Fall harvest, which is about three weeks behind, remains underway in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
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Curtain Call
By Robb Hemmelgarn
As the Coldwater volleyball team continues to steamroll through their Division III postseason slate, memories of their run in the autumn of 1994 quickly come to mind for plenty of their diehard fans.
Although an appearance in the state tournament this season for the top-ranked Cavaliers is highly likely, it wasn't quite as likely this time of year 23 years ago. [More]
Obituaries on October 27th, 2017
Roger V. Bey, 73, Anna, died on Oct. 26, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Li [More]
Kevin N. Dilworth, 62, Houston, Texas, formerly of Fort Recovery, died on October 26, 2017, at Fort Recovery, Ohio. [More]
Juanita M. Wenning (Linn), age 88, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Van Wert Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on October 27th, 2017
Subscriber stories on October 27th, 2017
Plan identifies health issues
CELINA - Mercer County has problems with underage drinking and adult binge drinking, drug abuse, obesity and suicide, among other issues, according to a county health plan.
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Police Department is collecting information on a reported stabbing that occurred at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of South Pear Street.
Completion expected in May
ST. MARYS - Grand Lake St. Marys State Park's campground is getting a new swimming pool.
Park manager David Faler said the pool is "a very, very, v
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey offered several tips for children to safely trick-or-treat.
Kids under the age of 12 should be accompanied by a parent or an adult, Grey advised. Those 12 and older without an adult should travel in groups, follow a prearranged route and watch for cars.
Division IV District Volleyball
VAN WERT - The New Bremen Cardinals feel like this is their year.
And they didn't let St. Henry end it prematurely on Thursday.
Paige Jones fin
Division II District Volleyball
BLUFFTON - The Celina volleyball team has used the Division II volleyball tournament as a form of a vengeance tour.
After having beaten St. Marys o