Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 5:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the Tri-State region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
By William Kincaid
As a child, Coldwater native Eric Kremer had big dreams about his future: he wanted to be, like most young boys, a professional basketball or baseball player.
Second on his list was a scientist. Lucky for his research staff of 150 in a medium-sized lab in France, he couldn't dribble left-handed or hit a curve ball. [More]
By Ryan Hines
A five-run first inning wasn't enough for the Celina softball team.
Parkway shook off an early deficit and held Celina scoreless for the final six innings en route to a 6-5 road win at Eastview Park on a rainy and cold Thursday.
The Panthers jumped on top quickly against Celina freshman pitcher Amanda Hoying scoring three runs in the first inning with the benefit of just one hit. [More]
Obituaries on April 4th, 2008
Vera Geneva "Penny" Hageman, 84, of Celina, died at 8:45 p.m. April 2, 2008, at a daughter's home in Celina. [More]
Marsha Klingshirn, 61, 5560 Miller Road, Celina, died at 6:20 p.m. April 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. Death was due to a heart attack. [More]
John M. "Jack" Whitling Sr., 80, of Spencerville, died April 2, 2008.
He was [More]
Local pictures on April 4th, 2008
Subscriber stories on April 4th, 2008
Mercer County commissioners at a special meeting Thursday urged board of elections members and staff to fix numerous maintenance problems so they don't become a problem during the November election.
New deadline to apply for money is April 11
A little more than $1 million in USDA funds are still available to Mercer and Auglaize county farmers to plant buffer strips and cover crops in the Grand Lake Watershed.
Ella Mae Thomas of Mendon will celebrate her 100th birthday today at the place she now calls home, Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford.
To celebrate the landmark birthday, family members were to have a birthday party today at the nursing center.
With the Parkway Panthers and the Celina Bulldogs both playing their third baseball game in four days on Thursday afternoon, and both teams getting deep into their pitching staff, the folks that gathered at Montgomery Field in Eastview Park expected an offensive explosion.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Allan Heitbrink struck out 10 batters in six innings as Minster opened its season with an 8-0 win at Spencerville on Thursday night.
The Versailles Athletic Department will recommend that Bob Olwin be the next head football coach, the school announced in a press release.
Olwin s
ST. MARYS - What began as a pitchers duel finished as a battle of survival.
St. Henry overcame the solid pitching - and hitting - of St. Marys' Sam