Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - A police officer shot and wounded a pit bull Monday morning after it allegedly attacked him and attempted to harm two residents.
The officer suffered scratch marks on his arms and legs but did not require medical treatment, according to Celina Police Chief Tom Wale. The residents involved were not injured, he added. [More]
Obituaries on August 19th, 2014
Bernice Dexter, 95, Celina, died at 10:34 a.m. Aug. 16, 2014, at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Gary L. Dingledine, 55, St. Marys, died Aug. 17, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Local pictures on August 19th, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 19th, 2014
Group seeks to use old school for senior facility
MINSTER - A proposed 40-bed assisted living facility to open at the former Hanover Street school is progressing more slowly than anticipated.
Minst
CELINA - Three pending donations and an advance by the school district will help officials garner the $125,000 needed to match a state grant for a new girls softball field at Westview Park.
Officials to complete walk-through of $2.39M job today
FORT RECOVERY - The second phase of the village's sewer separation project is wrapping up with landscaping work to begin in the coming weeks.
Villa
Daily Standard staff reports
Mercer County continued to boast the lowest unemployment rate in the state in July, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Monday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The Mercer County Elks was busy Monday with a number of area golf teams competing in Midwest Athletic Conference matches.