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°
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
By Margie Wuebker
ST. SEBASTIAN - The Christmas spirit will be shared with fallen veterans this weekend thanks to a colorful project undertaken by Maria Stein American Legion Auxiliary Unit 571.
Auxiliary President Rosie McClurg remembers leafing through a magazine a year ago and seeing a story about a project called Wreaths Across America. The idea of remembering deceased veterans during the holidays was appealing, but she knew purchasing more than 150 wreaths would be cost prohibitive. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Going to a state championship game is not a new feeling for the Coldwater football team.
The last week of November or first week of December, depending on the year, has seen the Cavaliers in Stark County playing football more often than not. [More]
Obituaries on December 1st, 2010
Nancy Rosalie Stapleton Bollenbacher, 72, Urbana, died Nov. 29, 2010, at her home. [More]
Raymond H. "Ham" Poppe, 93, formerly of New Bremen and New Knoxville, died at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 30, 2010, at Otterbein of St. Marys. [More]
Ralph E. Huelskamp, 90, Fort Recovery, died Nov. 30, 2010, at Briarwood Village [More]
Local pictures on December 1st, 2010
Subscriber stories on December 1st, 2010
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners are now accepting bids for a $7.3 million renovation project at the county courthouse.
Commissioners wil
MENDON - Good fortune appears to be shining down on this tiny, northern Mercer County town.
Mendon has, to date, been awarded eight grants and one
MONTEZUMA - The last available county-owned lots in the Franklin Industrial Park have been sold to a nearby business.
Vernon J. Westerheide, president of S&K Products on U.S. 127, purchased the three vacant lots - a total of 5.615 acres behind his business - for $47,727.
Two men are facing multiple sex charges, including rape, in unrelated Mercer County Common Pleas Court cases.
Former Celina resident Daniel L. Youn
The Daily Standard again will publish letters that Grand Lake area children write to Santa Claus.
Children are invited to mail their Santa letters
ST. HENRY - A mother and son team have opened a retail shop with inspirational gifts and decor personalized with graphics.
Treasures Sent Ahead is
ST. HENRY - For the first 261/2 minutes, St. Henry was going toe-to-toe with Wapakoneta in girls basketball action.
But a cold spell turned a slim St. Henry lead into a Wapak lead as the road team won the battle of Redskins 36-29 at St. Henry Middle School Gymnasium.