Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
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Obituaries on December 12th, 2017
William Bolenbaugh
William C. Bolenbaugh, 91, formerly of Liberty Township, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday at the Hearth & Home at Van Wert. [More]
Lonnie Herron
Dr. Lonnie "Frank" Herron, age 78, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 8:20 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. [More]
Arbutis Gayheart-Walter-Jenkins
Arbutis Mary Gayheart-Walter-Jenkins, age 70, of Celina, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2017 at 10:43 pm. [More]
Donald Teboe
Donald Eugene Teboe, age 78, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away December 10, 2017 at Fleet Landing Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on December 12th, 2017
Marion Local board weighs seeking levy
New facility considered
MARIA STEIN - District officials are considering seeking a bond issue of up to $18 million for the proposed new school facility.
Board members on M
St. Henry ordered to upgrade plant
ST. HENRY - The village wastewater treatment plant must be expanded to meet future growth, according to Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency.
Council members on Monday learned OEPA has sent a draft of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permit. [More]
Coldwater council approves raises
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday night approved new contracts with the village's manager/engineer and solicitor.
Village manager engineer Eric Thomas' contract was renewed for one year, effective until Dec. 31, 2018, and includes a 2 percent pay increase. His new salary will be $83,000.
Longtime New Bremen solicitor retires
NEW BREMEN - A fixture at council meetings for more than three decades is saying goodbye.
Village solicitor Steve Smith will retire at the end of t
St. Marys council authorizes 2 agreements for pedestrian bridge
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday passed emergency legislation authorizing an agreement to build the long-sought pedestrian bridge on State Route 66 over U.S. 33. [More]
Burglary suspect is apprehended
CHICKASAW - A Yorkshire man was arrested on Sunday in connection with a burglary at the Quick Stop Gas Station.
Mercer County Sheriff's deputies responded to the call at 6:04 a.m. about the alleged burglary and later arrested Joseph Hoelscher, 21.
Departing board member thanked
St. Henry
ST. HENRY - Member Russ Bensman was recognized on Monday for his eight years of service on the school board.
He has been a board member since 2010 and his term is set to expire at the end of the month. Gail Hess, who attended the meeting, will take his seat in January.
Still undefeated
Cardinals beat Lancers for fifth straight win
MIDDLE POINT - Five up and five down.
The New Bremen Cardinals won their fifth straight to start the season on Monday night, defeating Lincolnview 49-41 on the road.
What else can you do to me, Browns?
Razz-Eye View
It may have finally happened.
Sunday could have been the straw that broke my rather broad back.
I believe I have finally lost all faith in the Cleveland Browns.
County committee members elected
Thomas chosen in Mercer; Leffel in Auglaize
Jill Thomas, Celina, was elected to the Mercer County Farm Service Agency committee and Greg Leffel, St. Marys, was elected to the Auglaize County FSA committee.
Local pictures on December 12th, 2017
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