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.
CELINA - More than 12,000 area households and businesses were without power Tuesday evening when a transmission line from Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) Company failed at the corner of Logan and Main streets in Celina.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members must decide whether to accept a majority of signatures on a petition by Richard Mosier to run as an Independent candidate for the position of Mercer County treasurer.
MARIA STEIN - A Marion Local High School student faces at least one felony charge in connection with a May incident involving possession of a loaded handgun on school property. Additional charges may be filed.
MINSTER - Plans to complete Webster Street were tabled Tuesday night until village council members receive input from property owners between First Street and Park Place Drive.
NEW BREMEN - Elk Drive residents came to the municipal building Tuesday night to hear details regarding street reconstruction and how it will impact their lives and properties this summer.
GRAND LAKE - A special drawing June 26 will determine who will have permission to trap snapping turtles within the state-protected Mercer Wildlife Area along Grand Lake.
Only a few nursing homes in the Grand Lake area were below the statewide average for care in the most recent inspection reports filed by the Ohio Department of Health.
CELINA - The Celina Bulldogs used outstanding pitching from Braden Billger and a solid defensive effort to win a pitcher's duel with the Parkway Panthers for a 1-0 win in ACME action on Tuesday night at Montgomery Field. [More]