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Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Scattered snow showers will continue through mid morning. With temperatures well below freezing, light snow accumulations will combine with lingering black ice from overnight, to create some slick spots on area roadways. In addition, brisk westerly winds will gust in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning.
If traveling this morning, allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as untreated surfaces.

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Photo by William Kincaid/The Daily Standard

Lorinda Reeves of Belle Center evaluates competitors during the 2008 Mercer County Fair's goat show on Friday afternoon at the Coldwater Young Farmers Arena. According to officials, the number of competing goats was up dramatically this year.

Related online story:

Naaaa, goats are not all the same

To some city folk, goats may be stereotyped as sheep-like animals with a propensity to eat anything.

But to Rodney and Lorinda Reeves of Belle Center, there are a myriad of temperamental and physical differences to assess before choosing the best goats in various categories. [More]

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