Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight. West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
Briarwood Manor of Coldwater and The Gardens at St. Henry received the highest marks of all long-term care facilities in Mercer County following annual state inspections.
Both nursing homes were awarded a 98.8 percent compliance rate following detailed inspections by health officials. The pair also received the top scores in a resident satisfaction survey (see sidebar). [More]
MINSTER - After a four-year absence, the Minster boys regained the title of district track champions in a tight 99.5-97 victory over New Bremen.
The Minster girls completed the Wildcat sweep in dominating fashion, outpointing the runners-up from Marion Local 128-72 to win their 27th title in the 29 years the Minster District Meet has been held. [More]
Helen M. Kitzmiller, 70, of 419 Woodward St., St. Marys, died at 10:49 a.m. May 25, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Traffic on U.S. 33 near St. Marys was stalled for more than an hour early Monday morning when a rural Spencerville man threatened to jump from an overpass.
Versailles saw its baseball season end on Saturday as the Tigers fell 7-1 to Middletown Bishop Fenwick at the Division III Centerville District final on Saturday.
