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.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
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]
Stories on November 28th, 2012
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. [More]
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.
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. [More]
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.
Local pictures on November 28th, 2012