Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM 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 into tonight.
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 and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - While fighting exceptionally windy conditions, the Minster boys and girls swept both team titles at the 34th Annual Minster Memorial Invitational track meet on Saturday. In a switch from what has often occurred in the past, the Minster boys were the most dominant of the two squads, easily winning their portion of the meet while the girls achieved a narrow victory. [More]
Obituaries on April 19th, 2010
Margaret Peggy Gelhaus, 83, 2115 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney, died at 9 a.m. April 16, 2010, at her daughter's home in Dublin. [More]
Todd Lee Prenger, 41, Versailles, died April 17, 2010, in an apparent weight lifting accident in Versailles. [More]
Local pictures on April 19th, 2010
Subscriber stories on April 19th, 2010
Local woman reports thousands of orphans in need
ST. HENRY - Orphaned Haiti children - some barely old enough to walk - still wander the streets with nowhere to go following the earthquake three months ago.
Versailles
The Versailles Police Department and Darke County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of Todd L. Prenger, 41, of Versailles, who died Saturday afternoon while lifting weights at the Darke County YMCA in Versailles.
Trail Day DARE Walk-a-thon
Residents are invited to learn about local outdoor activities and attend the dedication of the Franklin Township trail on May 15 during the Trail Day DARE Walk-a-thon.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina track teams came up with dominating performances to capture both the boys and girls titles at the Patrick Henry Patriot Invitational in Hamler on Saturday.
ROSSBURG - For the second consecutive year Pinconning, Michigan's Jeep VanWormer dominated the 25-lap American Late Model Series (ALMS) feature event