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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

Elected officials

Photo by Dan Melograna/The Daily Standard

Mercer County elected officials gather for an annual meeting and photograph on Tuesday. They include, front row from left, Sheriff Jeff Grey, former Mercer County Municipal Court Judge James Scheer, retiring Mercer County Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Mary Pat Zitter, Mercer County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Ingraham, Mercer County Municipal Court Judge Kathy Speelman and incoming Mercer County Common Pleas Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Matt Gilmore and recorder Angie King; back row, county commissioners Greg Homan, Rick Muhlenkamp and Jerry Laffin; county engineer Jim Wiechart; treasurer Dave Wolters; auditor Randy Grapner; and common pleas clerk of courts Calvin Freeman.

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