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BG Road East, Mercer closed next week

Bowling Green Road East will be closed between Dunbridge and Carter roads from Monday-Thursday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to install a storm sewer crossing.

Access to the area businesses will be maintained. Dates of this closure are subject to change and are dependent on weather and the progress of work.

North Mercer Road will be closed between East Poe Road and East Merry Avenue from Monday-Thursday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for culvert and ditch cleaning.

Dates of this closure are subject to change and are dependent on weather and the progress of work.

Birth

Precious Bernal and Geoffrey Gorney, a daughter, July 18, Wood County Hospital.

Forecast

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. A chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Extended: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Monday. Sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30% before 8 p.m. Mostly sunny Tuesday, with a high near 85 and a low around 68. On Wednesday, mostly sunny, with a high near 87.