Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Big wind coming?
Community development director courting largest wind turbine supplier in America
By Shelley Grieshop
The largest wind turbine supplier in the U.S. is sizing up Mercer County as a location for the first major wind farm in Ohio.
Mercer County Community Development Director Larry Stelzer recently met with company officials who are seeking a location to build what would be the largest wind farm in the state. Although Stelzer refused to release the name of the company at their request, it appears the wind giant is FPL Energy, according to data supplied by the U.S. Energy Department. [More]
Celina gets first taste of victory
By Ryan Hines
ELIDA - The strategy for Celina's offense at Elida on Friday night was simple - get the ball into the hands of playmakers Blake Moran and Alex Dues.
Moran and Dues were the focal points of the offense and helped guide Celina to its first win of the season, a 34-13 triumph over Elida in the Battle of Winless Bulldogs. [More]
Coldwater stretches its streak versus St. Henry to a dozen straight wins
By Gary R. Rasberry
ST. HENRY - After a scoreless first quarter, St. Henry looked to gain an advantage when it scored the first points of the game against Coldwater in the annual Backyard Battle.
Instead of St. Henry gaining an advantage, the touchdown just seemed to sound the alarm bell for the Cavaliers. [More]
Obituaries on October 4th, 2008
Marie Ruth Lessner
Marie Ruth Lessner, 82, Dayton, died Oct.3, 2008.
She was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Mercer County to Lewis W. and Bertha Merkle. [More]
Local pictures on October 4th, 2008
Subscriber stories on October 4th, 2008
Rocketman blasts into St. Marys library
ST. MARYS - The proliferation of rockets by the U.S. not only prevented World War III during the Cold War, but led to the triumph of American nationalism over the Soviets, a retried aerospace engineer believes.
County official doing his (wind energy) homework
Mercer County Community Development Director Larry Stelzer is gathering information on wind energy companies to help interested landowners decide which company is offering the best deal.
Police chief ready to meet challenge of keeping a rein on security at Oktoberfest
MINSTER - Randy Houseworth says this festival weekend represents a major challenge. It will be the first in his new role as police chief as well.
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St. Marys takes hold of WBL by two games
VAN WERT - After using the passing game the past two weeks to capture wins, the number-two ranked team in Division III St. Marys Roughriders went back to traditional Roughrider football.
Flyers use all their weapons in win
NEW BREMEN - The Marion Local Flyers utilized all of their weapons and spread the scoring wealth in racking up a 49-7 victory over the New Bremen Cardinals on Friday night at Cardinals Stadium.
Rockets show little mercy on Wildcats
MINSTER - The Anna Rockets and Minster Wildcats both came into this matchup with identical 5-1 records and with hopes of securing big computer points toward a possible playoff berth.
Wapakoneta pulls off shocker of the night tripping up Shawnee
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Dan Dripps' 36-yard field goal with 2:21 left in the game allowed Wapakoneta to pull off the upset of the night in the Western Buckeye League, beating Shawnee 17-16 on Friday night at Harmon Field.
Versailles picks up first MAC win of year
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jonathan Murphy had a breakout game as Versailles snapped a four-game losing streak in beating Fort Recovery 37-20 in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Hole Field in Versailles.
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