Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 2:56PM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
Former Mercer County resident Mark Wangler has filed an appeal in U.S. District Court seeking to have his 2011 aggravated murder conviction overturned.
Cincinnati attorney Christopher McDowell filed the appeal and a writ of habeas corpus last week after exhausting the appeal process in Ohio. [More]
ROCKFORD - Rockford council members appointed a new member Tuesday.
Gary "Wilbur" Fox, 46, 408 Pearl St., was sworn in by mayor Amy Joseph during council's regular meeting and immediately assumed his duties. Fox said he volunteered for the vacated seat because he wanted to do his part for the village. [More]
In her college profile, Brooke Mattingly lists her favorite book as "Oh, The Places You'll Go," a phrase to which the University of Louisville volleyball standout can attest.
While her volleyball career at St. Henry flourished under head coach Lo [More]
MINSTER - Engineering work will soon begin on a proposed Safe Routes to School project as a result of action taken by village council members Tuesday night.
ROCKFORD - A 25-year-old woman who led Rockford Police on a pursuit through village streets pleaded not guilty Nov. 27 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
COLDWATER - Solar Planet says plans to build a $2 million solar-energy project at Coldwater's wastewater treatment plant are still on track toward construction in 2014.
Coldwater's Brody Hoying added to his list of postseason honors on Tuesday when the Associated Press named the Cavaliers' junior quarterback the state's Division V Offensive Player of the Year.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local's football team has worked through several injuries to remain unbeaten this season and Hunter Wilker has been a key catalyst for the Flyers' offense, doing whatever was needed - running, receiving and returning the ball.
CONVOY - A great first quarter and consistent three-point shooting throughout the game vaulted Crestview to a convincing 74-37 victory over Parkway on Tuesday in Convoy.
ST. MARYS - A 10-0 run at the end of the first quarter put Lima Central Catholic in front for good as St. Marys was stymied by strong three-point shooting from the Thunderbirds in an 81-43 loss on Tuesday in nonconference action at Murotech Court.
Coldwater's girls basketball team picked up their third straight win by dominating the first half en route to a 59-25 win over National Trail on Tuesday night in New Paris.
