Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
Buildings associated with religious complex to be razed
By Shelley Grieshop
BURKETTSVILLE - A small orchard and aging buildings are all that remain of a once towering religious complex established locally 130 years ago.
The main three-story structure was destroyed by arson in a scandalous incident in 1971. Other buildings - including a bank barn damaged last year by high winds - will soon be razed at the historic site on state Route 118, a mile north of the village of Burkettsville. [More]
By Kathy Thompson
Luella Rindler would love to thank the man who helped pull her 82-year-old husband, Melvin, from the cold waters of Grand Lake behind Doss Landing in the 5000 block of Lake Drive Monday afternoon.
Melvin Rindler was changing a bulb in a light post near the channel around 3 p.m. when he fell from a small step ladder into the water, said Montezuma assistant fire chief Doug Forsthoefel. [More]
Obituaries on April 8th, 2014
Melvin L. Gehron, 78, New Weston, passed away April 6, 2014, at Heartland of Greenville. [More]
Charles L. Hemmelgarn Sr., 68, formerly of North Star, died March 28, 2014, at his residence in Wright City, Mo. [More]
Donald D. Henkle, 83, formerly of Mendon, passed away at 3 a.m. April 5, 2014, at the Lima Convalescent Home in Lima. [More]
Susan E. Gossard, 64, St. Marys, died at 7:32 p.m. April 6, 2014, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Crystal Baker, 37, Greenville, died April 7, 2014.
Funeral services are pendi [More]
Martha Chapin, 78, Van Wert, died April 7, 2014.
Funeral services are pending [More]
Betty J. Sudman, 88, St. Marys, died April 7, 2014, at Miller House, Celina. [More]
Local pictures on April 8th, 2014
Subscriber stories on April 8th, 2014
CELINA - A Celina mother who wants her children to opt out of state assessment tests and school administrators agree on one thing: the situation has revealed a hole in state law.
Officials say move could save city roughly $8,802
ST. MARYS - Officials are considering outsourcing the compiling and mailing of residents' utility bills to save the city about $8,802 a year.
Utili
ST. MARYS - City officials on Monday agreed to adjust the hours on a traffic sign at a busy intersection.
The sign located at the intersection of I
Highlights & Insights
By Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
The Daily Standard
This week, the sports department debuts a new weekly feature to run during the high scho
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway used solid pitching to win a weekend doubleheader over Delphos Jefferson at Don Black Field. The wins move the Panthers to 3-1 on the baseball season.