Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM 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. 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 as temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
MINSTER - The former director of religious education at two area Catholic churches was sentenced to 360 days in jail, five years of community control sanctions and ordered to repay $209,556 on two theft charges. [More]
Slusser applying for retirement benefits from state
CELINA - Toni Slusser resigned this week from the Mercer County Board of Elections to secure benefits through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
CELINA - A new restaurant is expected to open in Celina next spring.
Happy Daz Restaurant will be constructed at 911 E. Wayne St., the site of a former roller rink. A site review plan for the proposed fast-food restaurant was recently approved by the city planning commission.
Indians clinch playoff berth, first winning season since 1994
ST. HENRY - Just when it looked like St. Henry would repeat its magic from the end of the first half in the final moments of the game, the momentum swung to Fort Recovery.
Chris Deardorff's 23-yard field goal as time expired gave Kenton a 24-22 win over Celina in a contest where the Bulldogs took the lead in the fourth quarter after trailing by 12 points after three quarters.
Marion Local jumped out to a 34-point halftime lead en route to a 48-0 victory over Versailles on Friday night, clinching at least a share of the MAC title.
Wapakoneta scored all its points in the first half as the Redskins clinched at least a share of the WBL title with a 42-0 win over Van Wert at Harmon Field. The win clinches a home playoff spot for Wapakoneta (9-0, 7-0 WBL).
