Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Obituaries on April 30th, 2011
Geraldine S. Crabtree, 77, Fort Recovery, died at 2:07 p.m. April 29, at Union City Care Center, Union City. [More]
Wayne R. Derrickson, 89, Geneva, Ind., died at 8:27 p.m. April 28, 2011, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind. [More]
Zane C. Faurot, 84, New Knoxville, died at 12:40 a.m. April 29, 2011, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Wilfred H. Fullenkamp, 79, Coldwater, died at 11:40 p.m. April 28, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Mark E. Heinfeld, 88, New Bremen, died at 1:28 p.m., April 29, 2011, at Communi [More]
Former Rockford resident Vera Anita Wilson McElfresh, 58, Bluffton, Ind., died at 12:03 a.m. April 29, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Stories on April 30th, 2011
Mercer County has joined 11 other Ohio counties in a pilot project to address the importance of a father in a child's life.
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood is leading the initiative, which will include training, a leadership summit and community projects. [More]
A recovering economy is leading to greater enrollment at Tri Star Career Compact, the director says.
History has shown director Tim Buscher that students don't sign up for the program when they are afraid there are no jobs.
CELINA - A fuel control system is being replaced after lightning zapped it last week.
Mercer County commissioners this week approved an emergency m
CELINA - A drug-related arrest on Friday may have prevented several doses of crack cocaine from hitting the streets this weekend, Celina Police Chief Dave Slusser said.
MONTEZUMA - The Franklin Township Nature Park trail will be set up May 14 especially for people who use walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Rain date is May 21.
WAPAKONETA - A Michigan man was killed when the semitrailer he was driving struck the rear of another semitrailer on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County at 9:27 p.m. Thursday. [More]
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry baseball team scored six runs in the bottom of the second inning en route to knocking Parkway from the ranks of the Midwest Athletic Conference unbeatens with a 10-0 five-inning, run-rule contest at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster got its offense rolling in the middle innings to come away from its Midwest Athletic Conference contest against Coldwater with an 11-3 win on Friday afternoon at Hanover Street Park.
Local pictures on April 30th, 2011