Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening. Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Large crowd at LIA hears of state plans to defeat algae
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Aluminum sulphate may be dumped in Grand Lake to combat the excessive phosphorus that has led to massive algae blooms.
Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski made the announcement during the Lake Improvement Association (LIA) meeting Saturday morning that drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Moose Lodge. [More]
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats clinched the first of two berths from Auglaize County in the District IV ACME tournament as they downed the St. Marys Roughriders, 6-5, in the winner's bracket final of the Auglaize County sectional on Monday night at Hanover Street. [More]
CELINA - A letter requesting Ohio Governor Ted Strickland take action to prevent further degradation of Grand Lake St. Marys was distributed by the Lake Improvement Association (LIA) during Saturday's public meeting.
VERSAILLES - Graduation ceremonies are nothing new for Lewis Kremer. He has attended many of the festive events over the years for his eight children, 26 grandchildren and some of the 42 great-grandchildren.
A Coldwater-area man was killed Sunday afternoon when his vehicle was struck broadside at the intersection of state Route 219 and Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, just west of Coldwater.
ST. HENRY - Excellent pitching performances highlighted the first night of the Mercer County ACME baseball sectional tournament on Friday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry.
Grand Lake earned two wins in a pair of Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League doubleheaders, splitting twinbills with Lexington and Stark County to go to 9-10 on the season.
