Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance Tue 19° Tue 19°
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
State agents, OSP to probe injury, fatal accidents linked to alcohol, drugs
By Shelley Grieshop
Nearly 100 state agents will team up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol beginning in January to investigate all serious injury or fatal accidents linked to alcohol or drugs.
The trace-back program will utilize the Ohio Investigative Unit (liquor control agents) to help officers across the state nab those who continue to serve alcohol to impaired patrons, provide alcohol to minors and host underage alcohol parties. [More]
Obituaries on December 26th, 2012
Scott H. Barhorst, 37, Madisonville, Tenn., and formerly of St. Marys, died Dec. 23, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. [More]
Michele L. Barhorst, 31, Madisonville, Tenn., and formerly of Celina, died at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 23, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. [More]
Urban J. Diller, 81, St. Anthony, died Dec. 22, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
James A. Champ, 75, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 24, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
MaryJane Liming, 85, St. Marys, died at 2:23 a.m. Dec. 21, 2012, at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Viola Roettger, 98, formerly of Kettlersville, died 8:25 p.m. Dec. 24, 2012, at [More]
Rodney C. Lauth, 41, Decatur, Ind., formerly of Mendon, died Dec. 24, 2012, at [More]
Local pictures on December 26th, 2012
Subscriber stories on December 26th, 2012
A winter storm packing heavy snow and brisk winds moved into the area this morning, complicating travel for post-holiday shoppers and others.
Local weather forecaster Dennis Howick predicts 4 to 8 inches of snow will be on the ground by Thursday.
FORT RECOVERY - Two local men have invented something that should make the lives of those who work in high-rise chicken houses easier and safer.
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COLDWATER - A month after winning their third football state championship, the Coldwater Cavaliers are still collecting honors.
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FORT RECOVERY - A new facility in the new year is the goal for Fort Recovery's athletic boosters association planning a new Student Activity Center for 2013.