Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM 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 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.
Father of Nicholas Schwieterman posts $200,000 bond
By Margie Wuebker
A 22-year-old Chickasaw man charged in connection with a March 15 crash that killed four young local men is home after his father posted a $200,000 bond.
Nicholas Schwieterman, 90 S. Maple St., left the Mercer County Jail at 11:30 a.m. Friday wearing street clothes and an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet to keep track of his whereabouts. He will be confined to the home of his parents, Bob "Buster" and Linda Schwieterman. [More]
Farmers unable to lock in high market prices any further out than current crop year
By Nancy Allen
Rising grain prices, increasing costs and the ongoing credit crunch are forcing elevators to shorten the amount of time they allow farmers to cash in on current high market prices.
In a normal year, farmers could enter into forward contracts with elevators to lock in a price for their grain for the next two to three years. That practice has changed with the current economic and market conditions. [More]
COLDWATER - The bats came to life in the fourth and fifth innings in Coldwater as the Cavaliers scored nine runs over that two-inning span to come back and beat Lima Central Catholic 11-5 at Veterans Field.
ROSSBURG - Craig Dollansky of Elk River, Minn., benefited from Joey Saldana's flat left rear tire to win the 30-lap World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-main at Eldora Speedway on Friday night.
