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.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey will retire effective Dec. 31 and then commence a new term on Jan. 5 in a move similar to retire/rehire programs in other sectors.
Grey contacted The Daily Standard on Thursday to formally announce his intentions, which will allow him to collect retirement benefits while being paid his full salary. [More]
Officials at Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen will appeal a recent Maine Supreme Court ruling and seek a new trial in a case stemming from a 2003 industrial accident that claimed the life of a Maine resident operating a Crown-manufactured truck. [More]
ST. MARYS - Celina rebounded from opening the Western Buckeye League season last week with a loss to Bath by going 4-0 at the WBL duals round-robin at St. Marys' McBroom Gymnasium on Thursday.
The MatDogs were joined by Defiance, Van Wert, Kenton and the host Roughriders. [More]
Mercer County commissioners tabled a decision on payment for a child's rabies treatment until the family's finances are evaluated and their insurance company re-analyzes their coverage.
COLDWATER - The New Bremen Cardinals could not have started out much better in Thursday night's Midwest Athletic Conference tilt against the homestanding Coldwater Cavaliers.
MINSTER - The St. John's Blue Jays used a stifling defense and big performances from its four letterwinners to defeat the Minster Wildcats 44-37 in Midwest Athletic Conference action Thursday night at the Minster Middle School.
Marion Local jumped out to a 20-11 first-quarter lead and never looked back as the Flyers handed New Knoxville its fourth straight loss on Thursday night in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Ranger Gymnasium.
