Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas. Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:38PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A few hours of light snow are expected late this evening, mainly after 8 pm. While accumulations will be light, some challenging travel conditions may develop given the cold temperatures. Additional snow may linger through Monday morning with accumulations remaining light. However, increasing winds and very cold temperatures will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas. Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting late this evening, continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:10PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Seven of the nine local school districts scored the top rating possible on the state's 2005-06 report cards, which were released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Education. [More]
MINSTER - With development comes the need for improvements to the village electrical distribution system as Minster Village Council learned Tuesday night.
Following an announcement in late July that the maternity home in Celina may close due to financial shortages, the agency has received an "encouraging outpouring of support from the community," agency officials said. [More]
ROCKFORD - The village was awarded a $496,000 transportation enhancement grant Aug. 9 from the Ohio Department of Transportation to fund an extensive forthcoming infrastructure project. [More]
The Mercer County Soil and Water conservation district and others all around the state could face staff and other cuts next year if the state goes ahead with planned changes in matching funds.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local School begins its 2006-2007 school year on Tuesday in the brand spanking new $36 million education complex and administrators told the school board Tuesday evening they are ready.
A Mercer County resident urged county commissioners to push the federal government for a new post office in Celina so the existing postal property could be used to house a new jail.
NEW BREMEN - A change implemented by the state in mid-July will put a financial squeeze on smaller county mental retardation and developmental disabilities (MR/DD) boards throughout Ohio, said officials with the Auglaize County agency.
ST.HENRY - Activation of two wells in the village's north well field may be delayed because of a slow response from the Ohio EPA, Village Administrator Don Hess told council members this week.
The Mercer County boys golf teams opened up play on Tuesday with the annual Mercer County Tournament held on a beautiful Tuesday at the Mercer County Elks. [More]