Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing. Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning. The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
Camping, shelter house rental also discounted to draw lake visitors
GRAND LAKE - The state will refund dock fees and give discounts for camping and shelter house rental around Grand Lake to help area businesses and individuals affected by the lake's condition. [More]
Local ag officials hope to get additional funding through a Lake Erie conservation program that could be one more step in helping Grand Lake's toxic algae problem.
ST. MARYS - Most of St. Marys Rotary members are drug users, according to the county DARE officer who explained the correct definition at the club's weekly lunch meeting Wednesday.
OHIO CITY - A former Coldwater man pleaded guilty this week to charges he had sex with a minor.
Gary E. Coats, 28, who now resides in Ohio City, offered the plea Wednesday in Van Wert Common Pleas Court to three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a third-degree felony.
Several local issues will be on the November general election ballot in both Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The following issues were presented to the local boards of elections, though official voting language still must be confirmed by the secretary of state.
