Freeze Watch issued April 24 at 5:21AM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Today 49° Today 49° 33° 33° frost Tomorrow 57° Tomorrow 57° frost 38° 38°
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Thursday, May 7th, 2020
Escape to the great outdoors
ODNR offers ideas for Ohioans tired of endless quarantine
By Sydney Albert
As students begin to tire of being stuck indoors with school classes canceled and businesses shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the state offers an option to remind them of the great outdoors.
People looking to explore the great outdoors or simply looking for kid-friendly activities as summer break begins, can check the Ohio Department of Natural Resource's Digital Discoveries page for ideas. [More]
Changes due to the virus
By Daily Standard Staff
Strawberry supper canceled
ST. ANTHONY - The annual Grange strawberry supper, normally held the first week of June at the Unity Grange Hall has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the hall's tightly-packed seating, Pomona Grange President Gary Brumbaugh said in a statement. [More]
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More virus cases in Mercer County
CELINA - Three new positive coronavirus tests were reported Wednesday, raising Mercer County's total to 41.
Auglaize County officials reported no new cases on Wednesday, maintaining their total of 35 confirmed cases.
Expert: Guard your computer
CELINA - Professionals working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic should protect their home computer networks from threats posed by a host of bad actors and computer viruses lurking online.
Court sets jury trials for 2 murder suspects
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Common Pleas Court officials are working to set trial dates for three people charged in connection with a 2018 fatal shooting near St. Marys.
Jordan wants Ohio to go back to work
ST. MARYS - Reopening the economy and protecting personal liberties are priorities for U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Urbana.
"I have said repeatedly the best thing for us is to go back to work," Jordan said Wednesday on a conference call with St. Marys Rotarians.
Amazing Athletes
'Greatness'
On the court and around the track, Allie Thobe came through when Marion Local needed something big.
"Allie was good in volleyball, good in basketb
Amazing Athletes
'Super'
Before he made an impact as a teacher and coach, Dan Thobe was an impact player for the Marion Local Flyers.
In fact, Thobe's athletic excellence earned him a nickname.
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