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* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Friday, December 20th, 2024
Muhlenkamp set to begin 4th term
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioner Jerry Laffin on Thursday afternoon administered the oath of office to his successor, Brian Miller, who will take over on Jan. 2, signaling a changing of the guard and a new era of leadership.
Laffin, a Republican and the longest-serving commissioner in Ohio, announced in January 2023 that he would not seek a 12th term in office. His 44-year reign as county commissioner will come to an end on Jan. 1. [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
NEW KNOXVILLE - As one of three unbeaten girls' basketball teams in the Midwest Athletic Conference heading into last evening's contest at New Knoxville, Marion Local wanted nothing more than to march into Christmas week remaining unscathed and sitting one game out of first place in the MAC standings. [More]
Obituaries on December 20th, 2024
Yolanda C. Schmiesing, age 95, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, December 17, 202 [More]
Mary K. Rammel, 72, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on December 20th, 2024
Subscriber stories on December 20th, 2024
PIQUA - Cover crops are a useful tool for farmers looking to control soil erosion, increase soil nutrients and suppress weeds, Mercer Landmark conservation agronomist Michael Watercutter said Thursday morning at Apple Farm Service and Edison State Community College's first Farm Forum.
13-year streak of increases ends
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners have asked department heads to keep their budgets tight next year as they deal with a shortfall in sales tax collections for the first time in ages.
ST. MARYS - The city of St. Marys has named Brian Christopher as its newest police chief, according to a city news release.
Christopher, a Memorial
NEW BREMEN - The New Bremen Board of Education on Wednesday established a capital project fund to set aside monies for district improvements, including renovating the kitchen/office, replacing the kitchen dishwasher and renovating the track and athletic stadium.
CELINA - The Mercer County Board of Health last week appointed an area physician to serve as county health commissioner.
Dr. Jonathan Winner, of Co
St. Henry comes back to beat Minster in key MAC contest
MINSTER - St. Henry converted a plethora of Minster turnovers into points to overcome a 12-point deficit and post a 43-35 Midwest Athletic Conference victory Thursday night at the Wildcat Gymnasium.
CELINA - After suffering second half letdowns that turned into overtime losses the past two games, Celina needed to have something break their way on Thursday in Western Buckeye League play against Van Wert.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Brittyn Bruns' buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifted Parkway to a 32-29 come-from-behind victory over Fort Recovery in Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball action on Thursday night at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.