Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Monday, October 1st, 2012
County seeking grant to install utility lines to area
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Mercer County is seeking a $500,000 infrastructure grant for upgrades along state Route 29 to help snag a new business that would employ 70 full-time workers.
County economic development director Jared Ebbing would not release the name of the business, only saying it would be a distribution and logistics center. The company hasn't finalized the deal, but Ebbing is optimistic. [More]
Obituaries on October 1st, 2012
Vernon W. Barhorst, 86, Minster, died Sept. 28, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. [More]
Richard Brown, 75, Celina, died Sept. 26, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Margaret M. Hawkey, 87, formerly of Celina, died at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 2012, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys. [More]
Florian G. Heitkamp, 78, Celina, died Sept. 29, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Lester A. Heyne, 84, Coldwater, died Sept. 30, 2012, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
James C. "Jim" Paulus, 77, Celina, died at 6:40 a.m. Sept. 29, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Helen Virginia Kidd, 97, Decatur, Ind., died at 3:40 a.m. Sept. 29, 2012, at Woodcrest Nursing Center, Decatur. [More]
Local pictures on October 1st, 2012
Subscriber stories on October 1st, 2012
LIMA - When Celina needed a win to sew up another Western Buckeye League girls tennis title, little dynamo Brianna Beougher came through.
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Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local continued its dominance at the annual Pepsi Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational at Crestview High School by capturing a fifth straight title on Saturday in Convoy.