Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 4:27AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will develop across the region during the morning commute. Although amounts will be light, with the cold ground temperatures a thin layer of snow on roads may result in slick spots.
If traveling, be alert for rapidly changing conditions in short distances. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
By Shelley Grieshop
Buzz Goodwin was feeling optimistic as a truckload of snowmobiles arrived at his business Tuesday morning.
Last winter Ski-Doo sales were as scarce as snow but this year surely will be different, he said.
"Enthusiasm is very high. There's been a lot of people in the door already," said Goodwin, co-owner of Bayview Sun & Snow Marina of Celina. "I'm thinking there's no way it will be as mild this year as last year."
Well, it might be. [More]
By Randy Bruns
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins' girls basketball team is off to a 2-0 start after a 47-38 victory over the Wapakoneta Redskins on Tuesday night at - where else? - Redskin Gymnasium.
Though St. Henry didn't possess a huge size advantage, the hosts pounded the ball into the paint to emerge victorious in the battle of the Redskins. [More]
Obituaries on November 28th, 2012
Coldwater native Sharon S. Dues, 59, Portland, Ind., died Nov. 27, 2012, at her home. [More]
Berniece A. Buehler, 76, Coldwater, died Nov. 27, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Alivia Lynn Fraley, 3 months, Celina, died at 5:03 p.m. Nov. 23, 2012, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Larry D. Schwarck, 73, New Knoxville, died at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 26, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Pauline D. Deerhake, 84, Sun City West, Ariz., died at 10:19 p.m. Nov. 22, 2012, in Sun City. [More]
Floyd Wayne Highley, 92, Celina, died at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 26, 2012, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Frederick W. "Fritz" Berning, 90, Hoagland, Ind., died at 10:25 p.m. Nov. 26, 2012, at New Haven Care & Rehabilitation Center, New Haven, Ind. [More]
Local pictures on November 28th, 2012
Subscriber stories on November 28th, 2012
Powerball tickets a hot item for local dealers
Lottery ticket sales are soaring nationally and locally due to the all-time high Powerball jackpot - $500 million.
If the winning numbers are picked at 11 p.m. tonight, it would be the second largest lottery payout ever. A $656 million Mega Millions ticket was won in March.
NEW BREMEN - Council members recapped one completed project had talked about future work that could be funded with pending state dollars during a council meeting Wednesday.
CELINA - Fire chief Doug Wolters' concerns have jumped from an aging fleet of vehicles to the need for manpower.
Wolters said his department is in
COLDWATER - Sparked by a solid defensive effort and a big offensive night from sophomore Hannah Bruns, Coldwater's girls basketball team improved to 2-0 this season with a 58-31 win over Spencerville on Tuesday night at The Palace.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville was unable to overcome a 17-7 deficit after the first quarter and the Rangers lost their first game of the season 55-51 to Fort Loramie on Tuesday night. The Redskins go to 2-0 with the win.
CELINA - A new scrap rubber business is moving into a long-vacant Celina manufacturing facility.
Rubber Recycling Technology plans to begin operations in January at the former Qualitec Metal Finishers headquarters on Grand Lake Road. Equipment is now being installed.