Special Weather Statement issued February 15 at 1:53PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Some patchy fog will linger this afternoon, but more widespread fog is expected tonight into Monday morning. Visibilities are likely to be reduced below one mile, with quarter mile or lower visibilities possible.
Isolated locations may observe temperatures at or just below freezing. If dense fog occurs in these locations, some slick spots may develop on elevated surfaces.
When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance.
Today 46° Today 46° light likely 31° 31° patchy Tomorrow 51° Tomorrow 51° patchy 38° 38°
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
By Margie Wuebker
Authorities continue to investigate a Thursday afternoon fire that heavily damaged a three-story condominium building at Westlake Village and sent occupants scurrying for safety.
Black smoke billowed from one of the three condominium buildings at 1145 West Bank Road and flames shot from the roof as Celina firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 4:15 p.m. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
It has been over a year since Josh Fleagle qualified for the United States Olympic Swimming Trials.
Next week he will finally get a chance to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swimming team.
The St. Marys native, who already established himself as a dominant swimmer through YMCA swimming, will head to Omaha, Neb., to take part in the trials beginning on Monday. [More]
Obituaries on June 22nd, 2012
Inez G. Baker, 94, Celina, formerly of Rockford, died June 20, 2012, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind. [More]
John Henry Grise, 61, Celina, died at 4:29 p.m. June 19, 2012, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Wavelyn D. Heinselman, 88, formerly of St. Marys, died June 21, 2012, at Indiana University Hospice, Bloomington, Ind. [More]
Luke C. Clune, 86, of Chickasaw, died June 21, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Ho [More]
James A. Curry, 30, of Celina, died at 11:03 a.m. June 21, 2012, at Mercer Coun [More]
Linda Fisher, 65, of Celina, died June 21, 2012, at her home.
Arrangements ar [More]
Local pictures on June 22nd, 2012
Subscriber stories on June 22nd, 2012
FORT RECOVERY - Contractors are moving ahead with renovations at Fort Recovery High school, gutting old pipes and lines and getting the school ready for a new heating and air conditioning system.
Mercer County is one of only 11 counties in the state that does not offer free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger through the Ohio Summer Food Service Program, according to the Ohio Department of Education.
Blight removal
The county hopes to snag a $120,000 federal grant to tear down blighted buildings in several communities.
Mercer County Treasurer Dave Kaiser, on behalf of the county, is applying for the Moving Ohio Forward Grant. County commissioners approved the action Thursday.
MARIA STEIN - Sewer system hook-ups should be completed by the end of June, according to reports presented during the recent Marion Community Development Organization meeting.
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys woman is listed in critical condition today after being struck by a vehicle at 11:05 a.m. Thursday.
Kathleen M. Jamieson, 7
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A four-run third inning put Grand Lake in a hole and it could not rally as Cincinnati handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss after a 7-3 setback at Western Hills High School in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action on Thursday.