Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 31° Today 31° blowing 18° 18° Tomorrow 39° Tomorrow 39° 29° 29° slight chance
Monday, December 24th, 2012
Meaningful trinkets keep memories shining
By Betty Lawrence
CELINA - Old costume jewelry, whether broken, tarnished, big or small, is beautiful to Pat Meikle.
The Celina woman has spent years collecting trinkets and making them into bejeweled Christmas trees. The sparkling, framed trees that adorn the walls of many of her family members' homes could be called genealogy trees - most of them uniquely symbolize a person's lifestyle. [More]
Family returning to area at time of two-vehicle crash
By Shelley Grieshop
ST. MARYS - A former area couple were killed and their four children injured - three critically - in a horrific head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 75 in southern Ohio two days before Christmas.
Pronounced dead at the scene Su [More]
Obituaries on December 24th, 2012
The Rev. John W. Daniel Sr., 80, St. Marys, died at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Lahoma J. Reineke, 69, St. Marys, died at 9:02 p.m. Dec. 21, 2012, at her home. [More]
Dale E. Albright, 87, Bluffton, died at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2012, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. [More]
Mary Jane Liming, 85, St. Marys, died Dec. 21, 2012, at the Gardens, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on December 24th, 2012
Subscriber stories on December 24th, 2012
WAPAKONETA - A grand jury opted not to indict a local doctor and county coroner who was under investigation by state and local officials since June.
Sielski Invitational Team Duals
COLDWATER - Three of the four local wrestling teams posted strong efforts at the annual Sieski Duals wrestling tournament on Saturday at The Palace in Coldwater.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
A total of five teams remain undefeated after week five of the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference took place at two different locations on Saturday.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys came out firing and jumped on Marion Local from the opening tip as the Roughriders got their first win of the season with a 46-34 triumph over the Flyers on Saturday night at The Hangar in Maria Stein.