Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 3:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will move across the region through mid morning. While accumulations are expected to be generally around an inch or less, the snow may cause some slick spots on roads, especially untreated ones, as well as bridges and overpasses. The snow will also blow around and occasionally reduce visibility below one mile. The reduced visibility and light snow accumulations are expected to impact the morning commute.
Use extra caution if driving this morning and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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Monday, January 19th, 2009
By William Kincaid
Celina city officials this morning gave a demonstration of how much narrower downtown sidewalks would be if Celina keeps angled parking and does not switch to parallel parking.
Downtown business and property owners were invited by letter to attend the demonstration at 8:30 a.m. today. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
WAPAKONETA - With just two weeks before the Western Buckeye League Swimming Championships, Saturday's Celina-Wapakoneta Swimming Invitational looked to give a sneak peek into the favorites for the WBL title.
As has been the case for most seasons, Shawnee and Celina look to be the top two on the podium. [More]
Obituaries on January 19th, 2009
Jason Gerard Bey, 32, Arling Road, St. Patrick, died Jan 17, 2009, at home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Marlin Bollenbacher, 88, of Celina, died at 2:35 a.m. Jan. 19, 2009, at the Lau [More]
Susie Callahan, 52, 1125 Meadow Lane, Portland, Ind., died Jan. 18, 2009, at home. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Lodema C. Dicke, 84, of New Bremen, died at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 17, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Lawrence Ervin Novean, 93, formerly of 870 Hillcrest Drive, St. Marys, died at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 16, 2009, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
Local pictures on January 19th, 2009
Subscriber stories on January 19th, 2009
Snow and bitterly cold temperatures continue to plague the Grand Lake area as windchill is expected to plummet to 8 below zero overnight.
The cold
Three area teens were injured Saturday afternoon when the car in which they were riding veered out of control, rolled and then struck a utility pole along U.S. 127, north of Tama Road.
Mercer County Fair brought home honors for local supporters Glen Florence and Nicole Gelhaus from the Ohio Fair Manager Association banquet as well as overall recognition of last year's fair.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina had trouble with Toledo Rogers' speed and suffered its second straight loss of the season with a 71-58 loss to the 8-1 Rams on Celina Athletic Hall of Fame Night at the Fieldhouse.