Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 6:43AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish through 9 AM. Most locations will observe snow accumulations of an inch or less. In some of the better snow bands, locally up to 2 inches will be possible. The cold temperatures will create slick roadways due to the coating of snow. Motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling this morning, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Numerous roads are closed and at least a dozen area homes were evacuated overnight following heavy rains that soaked the area since Monday night.
Nearly 4 inches of rain has fallen in the Grand Lake area during the last 36 hours and approximately another half inch was expected to arrive by mid-afternoon today when local rivers and creeks will likely crest, according to the National Weather Service. [More]
ST. MARYS - Solid defense helped Marion Local take control early and roll to a 42-27 win over St. Marys in non-conference action on Tuesday night at McBroom Gymnasium.
The Flyers improved to 8-10 on the season as St. Marys had a four-game winning streak snapped to fall to 13-6. [More]
Four area couples have filed a lawsuit in Mercer County Common Pleas Court alleging misconduct of the local zoning appeals board that issued a zoning variance to Mercer Energy.
MINSTER - After scaling back the annual "wish list" by deferring some projects and equipment purchases, Minster village councilors unanimously approved 2008 appropriations totaling $16,956,989.79.
FORT RECOVERY - The Celina Bulldogs recovered from a tough road loss last Thursday night at Bath and went back on the road Tuesday night and did enough of the little things on both ends of the court to come away with a 45-39 non-league win over county rival Fort Recovery at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
The Versailles Tigers opened Division III girls baskebtall sectional play with a contest against an undermanned Preble Shawnee team, which was missing most of its varsity roster due to the team playing one too many regular season games.
ST. MARYS - Some things are just meant to be no matter how long it takes. Jack and Jackie Mowat of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community met early, but married other people. Now in their 80s, they finally married each other last April.
CASSELLA - The Siegrists met at a dance more than 60 years ago. During the past six decades together they've farmed, raised five children and shared the highs and lows life has had in store for them.
