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.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Photo by Janie Southard/The Daily Standard

Lima Allen County Regional Bomb Squad was called in Tuesday morning to disable a bomb found at the St. Marys Marathon Station on South Street. This was one of two bombs disabled by the squad. Neither bomb exploded. St. Marys police arrested a local man who then confessed.

Related online story:
ST. MARYS - The Marathon gas station on South Street was the focus of area emergency personnel Tuesday morning after a homemade bomb was found near a gasoline pump. Following the arrest of a local man, a second bomb was discovered on his person. [More]
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