Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 6:26AM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Mercer and Auglaize County's jails so far have avoided coronavirus infections.
Mercer County jail inmates have been spared so far, thanks in part to strict protocols enacted almost two months ago, sheriff Jeff Grey said. One law enforcement employee, though, had tested positive for the coronavirus but has since recovered and returned to duty. [More]
Motorists, farmers should take precautions at busy time
By Leslie Gartrell
Planting season has started for area farmers, which means tractors and other equipment will travel on local roads alongside everyday motorists.
As activity on farms increases, so does the number of slow-moving farm equipment. Motorists and farm equipment operators alike should be aware of their surroundings and take extra caution to protect themselves from accidents and injuries. [More]
CELINA - Domestic violence shelters in Mercer and Auglaize counties each will receive nearly $18,000 in funding from the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
MENDON - Most village streets should be in good shape once Wagner Paving of Laura completes a resurfacing project in late spring or early summer, Mercer County Community Development Director Jared Ebbing said.
Fort Recovery Public Library will offer limited curbside services to patrons beginning on Tuesday.
Patrons may begin placing requests by phone, email or the online catalog. Available items will be limited as statewide delivery services are still suspended.
The Grand Lake Mariners plan to give back to those who have supported them for 30-plus years. All season passes sold for the upcoming season, which is presently scheduled to begin in July, will also be valid for the 2021 season.
