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* WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
School tax renewal levy fails
Turnout 12% for special election
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Celina school income tax renewal levy considered a crucial source of operating revenue was shot down on Election Day by a mere nine votes, sending school officials into despondency.
However, five provisional ballots and six outstanding absentee ballots, if postmarked no later than Monday and returned by Saturday, could potentially reverse the levy outcome, according to Mercer County Board of Elections Director Deb Sneddon. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2023
Kimberly Highley
Kimberly "Kim" F. Highley, 66 of Celina, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. [More]
Siv Dresher
Siv Ly Dresher, age 47, of Springboro, Ohio passed away Saturday April 29, 2023.
She was born on September 22, 1975 in Cambodia to Tong Se and Kim Eng Ly. [More]
Mary Jo Schmiesing
Mary Jo Schmiesing, age 76 of Minster, Ohio, died at 6:35 AM on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Elmwood New Bremen. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2023
Village to proceed with $1.5M project
MINSTER - Plans to undertake a $1.547 million street construction project proceeded Tuesday night when village councilors voted to seek bids from contractors.
Officials still investigating Rockford fire
ROCKFORD - A State Fire Marshal's office spokesperson on Tuesday clarified the commercial fire that destroyed two buildings in downtown Rockford on March 1 is still under investigation and has not been ruled an arson.
Village hears proposal to update handbook
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night heard a proposal to update the employee handbook to allow the immediate family members of village employees to work for the village.
Alumni Notes
Oiler golfers win G-MAC crown
Another year, another dominant effort from the University of Findlay women's golf team.
The Oilers won their fifth straight Great Midwest Athletic
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