Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 11:27AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A band of snow showers will drop into the region from northern Indiana, and push through the region through the afternoon. Some snow showers could produce a quick light coating of snow on elevated surfaces and bridges. Visibility may also be briefly reduced to a half mile or even less. Northwest winds will also gust up to 30 MPH. Lighter snowfall will continue into the evening behind the initial band of snow showers, with accumulations from a few tenths to isolated accumulations of up to an inch. Motorists should exercise caution and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Former Mercer County resident Mark Wangler has filed an appeal in U.S. District Court seeking to have his 2011 aggravated murder conviction overturned. [More]
MINSTER - Engineering work will soon begin on a proposed Safe Routes to School project as a result of action taken by village council members Tuesday night.
ROCKFORD - A 25-year-old woman who led Rockford Police on a pursuit through village streets pleaded not guilty Nov. 27 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
COLDWATER - Solar Planet says plans to build a $2 million solar-energy project at Coldwater's wastewater treatment plant are still on track toward construction in 2014.
Coldwater's Brody Hoying added to his list of postseason honors on Tuesday when the Associated Press named the Cavaliers' junior quarterback the state's Division V Offensive Player of the Year.
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MARIA STEIN - Marion Local's football team has worked through several injuries to remain unbeaten this season and Hunter Wilker has been a key catalyst for the Flyers' offense, doing whatever was needed - running, receiving and returning the ball.
CONVOY - A great first quarter and consistent three-point shooting throughout the game vaulted Crestview to a convincing 74-37 victory over Parkway on Tuesday in Convoy.
ST. MARYS - A 10-0 run at the end of the first quarter put Lima Central Catholic in front for good as St. Marys was stymied by strong three-point shooting from the Thunderbirds in an 81-43 loss on Tuesday in nonconference action at Murotech Court.
Coldwater's girls basketball team picked up their third straight win by dominating the first half en route to a 59-25 win over National Trail on Tuesday night in New Paris.
