Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 8:03AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Saturday, November 8th, 2014
Proposed project scaled back, location moved slightly at fairgrounds
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A proposed $4 million expo center at the Mercer County Fairgrounds will be smaller and much closer to the center of activity than officials initially planned.
The Progressive Agriculture Convention and Education center may include an edu [More]
Division VI Football Regional Quarterfinals
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats have had a flare for dramatics.
Friday night's opening round Division VI, Region 22 playoff game against Mechanicsburg was no exception.
The third-seeded Wildcats came-from-behind to defeat the sixth-seeded, defending regional champion Mechanicsburg Indians, 42-41, in a double overtime thriller that came down to the final play at Memorial Field. [More]
Obituaries on November 8th, 2014
Mary Ann Frederick-Horton, 70, St. Marys, died at 8 a.m. Nov. 6, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Dorothy L. King, 89, Ohio City, died Nov. 5, 2014, at her residence.
She was [More]
Jeanette A. Dwenger Nolte, 71, Botkins, passed away of natural causes early on Nov. 6, 2014, at her daughter's residence in Kettering. [More]
Bernard Gillespie, 86, Dayton, and formerly of Celina, passed away Nov. 7, 2014, at The Woodglen Alzheimer's Community, Dayton. [More]
Local pictures on November 8th, 2014
Subscriber stories on November 8th, 2014
CELINA - Area chain stores aren't having much difficulty finding workers for the upcoming Christmas season, despite Mercer County's continuing low unemployment rate.
Justices rule state can't use discretion in making payments
COLUMBUS - Ohio's highest court this week denied an appeal by Ohio Department of Natural Resources to use its discretion in paying landowners affected by flooding caused by the West Bank spillway.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday prepared for the arrival of winter by contracting with a local company for snow removal.
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VERSAILLES - A 76-year-old woman was killed in an accident late Friday morning at the intersection of state Route 47 and Miller Road in Shelby County
Area Playoff Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Collin Peters rushed for 221 yards and three touchdowns as Versailles advanced in the Division VI, Region 22 football bracket with a 34-27 win over Miami East on Friday night in Casstown.