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.
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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Obituaries on April 20th, 2011
Paul R. Koenig, 87, New Bremen, died at 7:36 p.m. April 18, 2011, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Mildred K. Homan, 88, Coldwater, died April 19, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Col [More]
Gary W. Howard, 55, Fort Loramie, died April 18, 2011, at his residence.
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Stories on April 20th, 2011
Possible tornado causes damage in Mercer, Auglaize counties
CELINA - One local business was destroyed, a barn was flattened, roofs were ripped off homes and trees were snapped during an apparent tornado Tuesday night. No injuries were reported. [More]
Buildings destroyed; no injuries reported
CELINA - Celina resident Tom Rable surveyed the storm damage to his home this morning and said, "Thank God, we're all safe and sound."
A heavy tree [More]
WAPAKONETA - The man charged with violently beating and killing Steven Casad of St. Marys last fall formerly was his good friend and drinking buddy, jurors were told Tuesday in the second day of the ongoing murder trial.
MINSTER - The arrival of spring has brought numerous construction projects throughout the community, according to reports presented to Minster Village Council on Tuesday night.
MARIA STEIN - There could be a building in the future for FFA students at Marion Local High School, according to reports presented when the Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO) held its April meeting.
ROCKFORD - School officials discussed updating the wireless capacity for the school computers.
Technology coordinator Talan Bates told board member
An area man faces seven years in prison after his recent appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Timothy A. Workman, 50, of Van Wert, offered no comment prior to his April 8 sentencing on an attempted rape charge.
ROCKFORD - Rockford village council members on Tuesday learned construction will begin as soon as the weather breaks on the new splash pad at Shanes Park.
MINSTER - Mile Creek Animal Hospital opened this month at 4265 state Route 66, Minster, with the latest technology and a staff of three to care for small animals.
Local pictures on April 20th, 2011