Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 9:05AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Flurries and scattered snow showers will continue through the day today. These snow showers will reduce the visibility at times. Difficult travel conditions will continue today in many locations due to the residual impacts from the winter storm. Give road crews room to work and use caution if you must travel today.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 1:33AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 1:33AM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Today Today patchy blowing chance blowing -4° -4° patchy blowing Tomorrow 17° Tomorrow 17° patchy blowing -8° -8°
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Prosecution continues deluge of witnesses in murder trial
By Shelley Grieshop
WAPAKONETA - Murder suspect Gordon W. Diggle, charged with the beating death of another man last fall, told his ex-girlfriend in a letter "I messed up."
The words were written by 30-year-old Diggle of St. Marys from his jail cell after his arrest in September, according to Rachel Dias of New Bedford, Mass., who also is the mother of Diggle's 7-year-old child. [More]
By Ryan Hines
VAN WERT - A pair of three-run home runs helped keep the Celina softball team on top of the Western Buckeye League standings.
Abbey Zacharias and Katie Kerr each slugged three-run bombs to help Celina to a 9-1 win over Van Wert on Tuesday night as the Bulldogs are now just one of two teams left unbeaten in the WBL standings. [More]
Obituaries on April 22nd, 2011
Former Burkettsville resident Edna Gdula, 88, died this morning, April 22, 2011 [More]
Harold E. Keller, 84, St. Marys, died at 2 p.m. April 21, 2011, at his residence. [More]
Local pictures on April 22nd, 2011
Subscriber stories on April 22nd, 2011
ST. MARYS - School board members met in special session Thursday and approved more than $1 million in cuts for the 2011-12 school year. An additional $1 million in reductions may also be needed in 2012-2013 if the five-year, 7.9-mill emergency levy facing voters in May is not approved.
CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters' concerns about the reliability of his department's 34-year-old aerial truck will finally be relieved.
After month
Earth Day was established more than 40 years ago to awaken the public to methods of preserving the planet. The day of awareness, celebrated annually on this date, is recognized in several area communities doing their part to help the environment.
Three adults face charges of illegal manufacture of drugs after the Celina Police Department found a small cooler containing an active methamphetamine lab this week.
ST. HENRY - Treasurer Glenn Miller received a five year contract renewal this week at the regular board of education meeting.
Board of education members unanimously approved the extended contract for Miller, who has been at the St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools district for 30 years.
MARIA STEIN - It was by invitation only - a rare opportunity to view stored sacred art and hear observations of an internationally known sacred-art authority who also offered advice on preservation.
ROCKFORD - Parkway moved to 3-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference softball action as Emily Crowell drove in three runs and scattered three hits on the mound to lead the Panthers to a 7-1 win over Fort Recovery.
MINSTER - The Parkway Panthers' baseball team got timely hitting and great relief pitching from John Rollins to defeat the Minster Wildcats 8-5 in a re-scheduled Midwest Athletic Conference contest on Thursday afternoon at Hanover Street Park.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Mike Siefker scattered two hits and a walk as the Bulldogs picked up their first Western Buckeye League win of the season with an 11-1 triumph in five innings over Van Wert on Thursday at Montgomery Field.