Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 2:21AM EST until December 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:42AM EST until December 14 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Commissioners OK buying alarm system for various offices
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Officials are looking for ways to improve security at the Mercer County Courthouse as violent acts continue in public places.
One of the ideas discussed during a meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse was to lock all entranceways but one, where all visitors and employees would be subject to a metal detector and X-ray machine. No decision was made. [More]
Slusser was placed on paid administrative leave four weeks ago
CELINA - The investigation into allegations of misconduct by police chief Dave Slusser that city administrators had hoped to wrap up weeks ago continues with no sign of a resolution.
Stateline Agri given orders to fix lagoon problems
CELINA - The Ohio EPA has issued a notice of violation against Stateline Agri Inc., a 2,400-head hog finishing operation at 1031 state Route 29 owned by Roman Kremer, for an overflowing manure lagoon and other issues reported earlier this month.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Auglaize County officials are waiting for the release of a state and federal airport focus study that could affect future funding of the Neil Armstrong Airport.
CELINA - The county plans to fix two intersections along Mud Pike that require motorists to zigzag.
The intersections of Fleetfoot and Hellwarth roads will be modified so vehicles crossing Mud Pike will continue a nearly straight path, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.