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.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Obituaries on June 17th, 2010
Otterbein St. Marys resident Warren G. Brockman, 86, formerly of Minster, died [More]
Helen R. Guggenbiller, 89, Burkettsville, died at 6:23 a.m. June 16, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Betty Jean Rodriguez, 72, Celina, died June 17, 2010, at Mercer County Communit [More]
Former Coldwater resident Robert L. Baumeier, 69, Tavares, Fla., died at 12:15 a.m. June 13, 2010, at his home. [More]
Burnice L. Davis, 94, Van Wert, died at 9:25 a.m. June 15, 2010, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. [More]
Jacquelina "Jackie" Balfour, 79, Celina, died at 7:43 p.m. June 15, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on June 17th, 2010
GRAND LAKE - Some professors and a local student at Bowling Green State University are experimenting with Grand Lake water to get a less harmful type of algae to grow so it can be harvested. [More]
CELINA - City council members meet tonight to discuss the 2011 budget that must be submitted to the Mercer County auditor's department by July 15.
A Celina woman who led a crusade to promote the area has died.
Jackie Balfour passed away Tuesday evening at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was 79. She is survived by her husband, Keith.
People with questions regarding Monday's algae bloom on Grand Lake or any other Grand Lake algae questions should call EPA representative Darla Peelle at 614-644-2160 or e-mail her at darla.peelle@epa.state.oh.us.
Cornhole tournament held at Eastview Park
CELINA - A new cornhole league and tournament has been started at a city park, Celina Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Fortkamp said.
The league started two weeks ago at Eastview Park and will continue for at least one more week.
Grand Lake/Wabash River Watershed
It's official.
The Grand Lake/Wabash River Watershed has been approved for $1.5 million in federal funds for conservation efforts that reduce soil and nutrient runoff.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys American Legion Post 323 were swept in a doubleheader by the Miami Valley Wolverines on Wednesday night at Wittenberg University's Davidson Stadium in Springfield. The Wolverines won 3-1 and 5-3 to drop Post 323 to 0-3 on the season.
Local pictures on June 17th, 2010