Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
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Obituaries on December 29th, 2011
Lola Brautigam
Lola M. Brautigam, 83, Wapakoneta, died at 4:50 a.m. Dec. 27, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. [More]
Ermon Huston Sr.
Ermon Eldon Huston Sr., 82, Mendon, died at 4:18 a.m. Dec. 28, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Kay Guyer
Kay I. Guyer, 57, St. Marys, died at 7:27 p.m. Dec. 23, 2011, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Stories on December 29th, 2011
Savings pile up
Lack of snow means less spending by area residents, governments
A lack of wintry weather has saved local agencies more than $380,000 in road care expenses compared to previous years.
With less than three inches [More]
Saying thanks by giving to others
NEW BREMEN - Joe Eilerman is on a mission to help the poor in Tanzania as a way to say thank you to those who support him as he battles cancer.
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Carryover again over $1 million
Celina
CELINA - The city once again is poised to start the new year with a general fund carryover exceeding $1 million.
Celina Mayor Sharon LaRue announce
Man sent to prison for assaulting officer released
An Indiana man sentenced in October 2006 for felonious assault of a police officer, theft of a motor vehicle and vehicular assault has been granted judicial release.
Sex offender given eight-year prison term
A 24-year-old Celina man was sentenced to eight years in prison and labeled a Tier III sex offender during a Dec. 14 appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
New group home to be built in Celina
CELINA - City council members this week approved legislation that will allow Mercer Residential Services Inc. to finalize a land purchase for the construction of a new, eight-bedroom group home for clients with developmental disabilities.
Ways of the theater explained in kids' book
Silly Billy, a kid who thinks he knows it all, is the main character in St. Henry author Meghan Koesters' book on backstage technical theater. Born from an assignment at Bowling Green State University, the book on theater could be one of the first written for kids, according to the author. [More]
Luebke finds success with Padres
Top 10 Local Sports Stories of the Year
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
1. Luebke's big year - Marion Local high school graduate Cory Luebke's first full season as a member of the San Diego Padres was an impressive one.
Guilbault's Redskins were strong in 1980
Last Curtain Call
Eight months removed from their perfect 26-0 campaign, St. Henry's head coach Fran Guilbault was swimming in a pool of cautious optimism at best heading into the 1980 hoops season.
Minster advances to tourney title game
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster girls' basketball team advanced to the finals of the Vicki Mauk Tournament on Wednesday following a 54-49 win over Miller City at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Local pictures on December 29th, 2011
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