Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will continue through mid morning. With temperatures well below freezing, light snow accumulations will combine with lingering black ice from overnight, to create some slick spots on area roadways. In addition, brisk westerly winds will gust in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning. If traveling this morning, allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as untreated surfaces.
County's jobless rate is even better than it appears
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Mercer County has held the lowest unemployment rate in the state for 2 1/2 years - a feat no other Ohio county has achieved in more than 24 years.
The latest report released Tuesday showed 3 percent unemployment in May. One economist said the fiscal reality is even better than the jobs number indicates. [More]
ST. MARYS - A suspect in a murder and his newly hired attorney appeared Friday morning in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court and waived his right to a speedy trial.
