Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight. The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today. Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Fort Recovery district uses E-Days instead of make-up days
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - The brick-and-mortar school was closed three days this week due to snow but students continued learning via online instruction.
All five state-allotted calamity days were used by Fort Recovery schools prior to Monday. Instead of extending the school calendar by three days, officials initiated E-Days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Superintendent Shelly Vaughn said each E-Day is considered by the state to be a full day of instruction. [More]
ROCKFORD - Lynn Hughes couldn't remember the last time that Parkway's girls basketball team won a game in the Midwest Athletic Conference; however, it's safe to assume that Thursday's win over Fort Recovery won't soon be forgotten.
Hughes' Panthers shot 53 percent from the field and held off a late Indians' rally en route to a 58-54 win over Fort Recovery to snap a 32-game losing streak in the MAC. [More]
CELINA - The results of income surveys mailed to some East Jefferson Township residents could help secure a $500,000 grant to replace aging waterlines and prevent a big hike in water rates.
COLDWATER - Mercer Health Board of Governors on Wednesday night approved 2.25 percent raises for non-licensed support staff such as clerical, maintenance and nutrition services employees.
Sharp shooting leads New Knoxville past Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - Never one to mince words, Marion Local girls basketball coach Treva Fortkamp said her team received - in her own colorful way - a good butt-kicking from the New Knoxville Rangers.
Minster's girls basketball team jumped in front early and never looked back as the Wildcats improved to 3-1 in Midwest Athletic Conference action with a 46-37 win over St. John's on Thursday night at Arnzen Gymnasium.
