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.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Ceremony honors 3 who gave all
Highways named for local soldiers
By Abigail Miller
ST. MARYS - Over 100 people gathered at The St. Marys Armory on Memorial Day to honor three hometown soldiers killed in action with the dedication of three state and federal highways.
Portions of State Route 29, U.S. Route 33 and State Route 66 were designated on Monday as Army Sgt. Herbert Linville Memorial Highway, Army SSgt. Charles Kettler Memorial Highway and Army Sgt. Ronnie Blair Memorial Highway. [More]
Clutch all the way around
Triplett's home run, Kirby's pitching lift Parkway over St. Henry
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - The Parkway coaches and veteran players felt that Carson Kirby was the right choice to pitch in the Panthers Division VI tournament opener on Saturday.
And the Panther junior did not disappoint.
Kirby scattered five hits and a walk over seven innings and Jacoby Triplett's three-run home run in the fifth inning helped lift the Panthers to a 4-2 victory over St. Henry at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. [More]
Obituaries on May 27th, 2025
Joseph Stape
Joseph W. "Joe" Stape, age 64, of New Bremen, died on May 22, 2025 at the Upper [More]
Thomas Jutte
Thomas Jutte, age 85, of Celina, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Elmwood As [More]
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Road closures
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has issued the following advisory for construction work in Mercer County:

Tama Road Closure
Tama Road between Township Line Road and Now Road in Hopewell Township is closed starting today for approximately 5-6 weeks for a bridge replacement.
Riders fall to Bears
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bryan scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to break up a shutout and Thea Staten outdueled Adyson Van De Keere as the Golden Bears defeated St. Marys 4-0 in the Division IV district softball final on Saturday at Defiance High School.
Division VI Regional Softball Preview
Wildcats, Indians look to reach Saturday's final
For the Minster Wildcats, it's a second straight trip to the Sweet 16.
For the Fort Recovery Indians, it's happily uncharted territory.
The two teams represent the area softball teams at the Division VI regional semifinals on Wednesday at Bellefontaine High School.
All-Western Buckeye League Baseball
Wapakoneta's Jolly earns second top honor
Wapakoneta pitcher-outfielder Grant Jolly earned his second Western Buckeye League Baseball Player of the Year award as the league coaches announced their postseason honors on Monday.
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