Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon. Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses. Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s. Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
CELINA - Several polling locations in Mercer County may be moved from schools to other places before the November general election, according to board of elections deputy director Laura Bruns.
MINSTER - Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited The Dannon Company Tuesday to laud officials for their expansion efforts that translate into an $88 million company investment, the creation of 100 new jobs and increased production.
COLDWATER - The public use of the fitness center within the Coldwater Exempted Village School facility may be coming to an end due to liability concerns.
MINSTER - Local board of education members met in special session Tuesday night to discuss strategic plans that will take Minster Local Schools through the next three years.
COLDWATER - Paced by solid pitching from Christian Schramm and a big fourth inning by the offense, Coldwater secured the top seed for the Mercer County ACME sectional tournament this weekend with an 11-1 win over a struggling Celina squad in five innings on Tuesday at Veterans Field.
A late rally by Grand Lake fell short as the Mariners dropped their second straight game, 8-7, to Lake Erie in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action on Tuesday night at Ned Skeldon Stadium.
