Wind Advisory issued January 9 at 5:54AM EST until January 9 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today.
Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon.
Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.

Saturday, July 27th, 2019

County gets no bids for wetlands project

By Tom Stankard

CELINA - Mercer County commissioners received no bids for the Windy Point Wetlands Restoration Project earlier this week.

Ag Solutions Coordinator and project coordinator Theresa Dirksen has said plans for the project are to restore 14.3 acres of wetlands and upland habitat on land owned by the county. The goal is to cut off nutrient loading tied to lake pollution.

She said contractors didn't submit bids because they wouldn't have had enough time to complete the project before the deadline, and it was too late to move the deadline back.

The project will be rebid with any submissions to be opened on Aug. 13, she said, noting the goal is to have the project completed by May 1.

In other business, commissioners received three bids for pavement striping of various county and township roads. Oglesby Construction, Toledo, submitted a $67,303 bid; Aero-Mark Inc., Streetsboro, $69,963; and A & G Safety, Amelia, $70,021.

The bids will be reviewed by the county engineer's office and commissioners before a recommendation is made.

Archive of July 27th, 2019

Buy this E-Edition

Additional online story on this date

Toxin count lowest in seven years

CELINA - Despite earlier fears that excessive rains would mean a setback for Grand Lake cleanup efforts, Dr. Stephen Jacquemin of Wright State University-Lake Campus has reported that microcystin levels in Grand Lake have reached a seven-year low. [More]

Subscriber and paid stories on this date

Series has religious talk bubbling to top

Tailspin hosts theology chats

COLDWATER - Tailspin Brewing Co. has plenty of beer available for customers to enjoy, but once a month theology is on tap at the craft beer barn.

Theologically Thirsty Thursdays began in May 2018 with Christie and Brandon Grieshop and the Rev. Alexander Witt at the forefront of the group.

Flooding leads to disaster status

Farmers can apply for federal assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday issued a disaster declaration after excessive rainfall prevented farmers from planting crops on time or at all.

Accident victim in fair condition

CELINA - A 22-year-old Celina man was in fair condition as of Friday afternoon after having been struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon, a Miami Valley Hospital spokesperson said.

Board picks director for Special Olympics

CELINA - A New Knoxville woman has been hired as the peer support and recreation specialist for the Cheryl Ann agency.

Mercer County Board of Deve

Mark Ruschau Volleyball Classic

Titans beat Tribe in title game

Compiled by Colin Foster

The Ohio High School Athletic Association State Volleyball Tournament won't be played until November.

But on Friday, a group of teams with state hopes got together to compete in the fourth annual Mark Ruschau Classic at New Bremen High School.