Special Weather Statement issued November 30 at 12:30AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Intermittent light snow will slowly transition to light rain through the predawn hours. Lingering slick spots from earlier snow, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, as well as untreated surfaces, may continue for several hours.
Additional minor snow accumulations of less than half of an inch will be possible. Use caution if traveling this morning.
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Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
Parkway board approves bids for athletic building
By Amy Kronenberger
ROCKFORD - Bids came in below estimate for a new athletic building at Parkway stadium.
School board members on Tuesday approved low bids totaling $307,676 to build the new facility, which will house restrooms, ticket booths and concessions for the football stadium and baseball diamonds. [More]
County raises 4-H campground rental fee
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - The cost to rent the Harbor Point 4-H Campgrounds has doubled.
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday raised the rental fee from $50 to $100 per day to offset utility costs at the 7-acre, county-owned site east of Celina. Commissioners also raised overnight fees from 30 cents to 80 cents per person/per night. [More]
Suspects sought in St. Marys armed robbery
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - Authorities are searching for two suspects in an armed robbery late Tuesday afternoon at a Shell gas station.
No one was injured during the incident at 5:52 p.m. along Celina Road in St. Marys. Police are reviewing the businesses' surveillance video to help identify the suspects and/or the maroon, four-door pickup truck they used to flee the scene, St. Marys Police Sgt. Mark Enrst said. [More]
MAC has six teams in contention for playoff berths
Computer Points
By Bruce Monnin
Only two Western Buckeye League teams (Celina and Ottawa-Glandorf) are currently in the top eight in their respective regions, but three other teams (Lima Bath, Kenton and Elida) are still alive with a legitimate chance to move up during the final three weeks. [More]
Obituaries on October 10th, 2012
Tracie Oleyar-Gonzalez
Tracie Oleyar-Gonzalez, 38, formerly of St. Marys, died Oct. 7, 2012, at her ho [More]
Robert Potts
Robert Potts, 88, St. Marys, died Oct. 9, 2012, at his residence.
Miller Fun [More]
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Subscriber stories on October 10th, 2012
No obstacle too great
Athlete with no arms, legs speaks to Celina students
CELINA - Even without arms or legs, 26-year-old Kyle Maynard has a handle on his life and his "pursuit of normalcy."
The motivational speaker, athl
Dead dogs, filth found in Auglaize County home
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials are trying to determine who is responsible for a filthy, rodent-filled home where several dogs were found dead in August.
Auglaize County study exposes weight issues
WAPAKONETA - Diabetes is on the rise in Auglaize County.
That was the information recently released to the public in a community health assessment prompted by the Auglaize County Health Department.
Landfill to close in 2020 without new permit
CELINA - The Celina Landfill will close in 2020 or sooner if not granted an expansion permit by the Ohio EPA, according to a Mercer County Solid Waste Management District plan.
Coldwater getting solar
COLDWATER - Village council members voted unanimously on Monday to approve construction of two solar panels in the village.
Panels will be construc
New Bremen sewer, street projects ongoing
NEW BREMEN - Considerable activity is under way in the village as companies work to complete sewer and street projects prior to winter.
Village adm
Principals give reports
COLDWATER - School board members heard reports from the district's two new principals during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday.
Bill Ruane, fir
County waits on insurance coverage for storm damage
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials are still waiting to hear what costs will be covered by insurance for buildings at the fairgrounds damaged by a storm June 29.
New business gives dogs their days
COLDWATER - A mother and daughter are opening K-9 Clubhouse in Coldwater to provide doggy daycare, boarding and grooming. For dogs, it just may be a day at the spa.
Flyers earn at least a share of MAC title
MARIA STEIN - Senior Night was celebrated in style on Thursday night at The Hangar, as the Marion Local Flyers wrapped up at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference with a three-game victory over the Versailles Tigers.
St. Henry closes home schedule with a sweep
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry volleyball team made their last home game of the season a memorable one as the Redskins honored their six seniors in grand
Bulldogs beaten but still WBL champions
BATH TOWNSHIP - Celina's girls soccer team traveled to Bath Township on Tuesday, hoping to cap off a Western Buckeye League championship season with a perfect league mark.
Celina rallies after losing first game
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's volleyball team remained in a three-way tie for second place in the Western Buckeye League after a four-game win over Elida on Thursday at the Intermediate School.
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