Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Following a lengthy discussion, Lake Development Corporation (LDC) members decided not to take a formal position on lowering the level of Grand Lake, deciding it is a management decision that rests with the state.
Mercer County commissioners purchased 20.7 acres of land due west of the Mercer County Fairgrounds during their regular session this morning.
The property owned by John Mark Speicher sold for $6,500 an acre or about $134,550.
Commissioner Jerry Laffin said the land could be used for additional parking if some event was proposed for the fairground that needed additional space. There are other possible uses, as well, he said. [More]
An application has been submitted to the Ohio EPA to use grant money already awarded to the city of St. Marys to reimburse design costs for the new wastewater plant.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys Community Library hosted its eighth annual business persons' breakfast last week with Crystal Oswalt, clinical psychologist, offering an overview of stress in the workplace.
Fort Recovery's long-term separation of storm and sanitary sewers project has hit a minor roadblock due to the history of the southern Mercer County town.
Mercer County residents now can have their property taxes automatically withdrawn from an account on the day the taxes are due, reports Mercer County Treasurer Doris Rutschilling.
Celina's rescheduled girls basketball game with Bellefontaine slated for Monday night was cancelled due to the extreme cold as school was cancelled at Bellefontaine on Monday.
