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Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.

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Wednesday, July 30th, 2014

Japanese exchange students get taste of what life is like in Mercer County

By William Kincaid

CELINA - Visiting exchange students are discovering Mercer County somewhat resembles their hometown of Minamiawaji, Japan.

Ten exchange students and their three adult chaperones travelled across an ocean and thousands of miles to live like locals for a week in Mercer County, lodging with host families and touring businesses, restaurants, government facilities, schools and other sites. [More]

Obituaries on July 30th, 2014

Jackie King

Jackie M. King, 72, Montezuma, died July 29, 2014, at her home.

She was born [More]

Local pictures on July 30th, 2014

Subscriber stories on July 30th, 2014

Workman claims cops illegally obtained nude images of girls

WAPAKONETA - An attorney for a Montezuma man accused of photographing minors in the nude claims images the state intends to use as evidence at trial were illegally obtained.

Lightning zaps courthouse again

WAPAKONETA - The adage "lightning never strikes the same place twice" apparently doesn't apply to the Auglaize County Courthouse.

County commission

Seniors recall tales of past fairs

2014 Auglaize County Fair

WAPAKONETA - The median age of Auglaize County Fair visitors increased dramatically Tuesday with the annual observance of Senior Citizens Day.

Hundreds came - many aboard Auglaize County Coalition on Aging buses or nursing home vans.

Businesswoman opens slice of paradise

MINSTER - Martha Holscher wants Morrie's Landing to be a bit of paradise for hungry customers.

The restaurant, at 11003 state Route 362, opened recently after months of renovation.

Mariners end season with tough defeat

Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League Tourney

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Both Grand Lake and Licking County received solid pitching efforts, but the Settlers were able to push across two ru

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