Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
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°
Friday, January 9th, 2015
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Cases involving traffic and misdemeanor violations can now be accessed online.
The Celina Municipal Court late last month went online at www.celinamunicipalcourt.org where cases can now be publicly accessed. In several weeks the public will be able to make payments via credit or debit card for citations, court costs and other fees. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
MARIA STEIN - For three of the four quarters played Thursday night, Minster and Marion Local played nearly even with each other.
The second quarter, however, was all Minster as the Wildcats used an 18-4 outburst to take a 16-point halftime lead and hold off the Flyers to pick up the 61-45 win in Midwest Athletic Conference action at the Hangar. [More]
Local pictures on January 9th, 2015
Subscriber stories on January 9th, 2015
Development is required to meet EPA regulations
CELINA - City officials are eyeing several properties in the Grand Lake Watershed to meet a nearly decade-long obligation to develop 7.15 acres of wetlands as part of the walkway project.
CELINA - New laws require certification for applying manmade fertilizer in Ohio, according to a local ag official.
Denny Riethman, OSU Extension Ag Educator for Mercer County, explained the certification during Thursday's ag breakfast meeting in Celina.
ST. MARYS - A 26-year-old man wanted by law enforcement for charges of rape and gross sexual imposition from an alleged incident Saturday was captured Thursday night by Indiana State Police.
CELINA - Mercer County soil and water officials on Thursday approved the purchase of GPS equipment that should hasten survey work and reduce labor time.
CELINA - A Lima organization that took over the now-defunct Sources Community Network Services program recently landed a nearly $350,000 grant to fund transportation for the needy.
New Knoxville alone in first place in MAC
ST. HENRY - For one quarter, St. Henry appeared ready to give New Knoxville a run for its money.
Then the second quarter happened and changed the game in a hurry.
NEW BREMEN - Defense dominated a Midwest Athletic Conference girls battle Thursday at New Bremen with the host Cardinals prevailing 36-33 over Fort Recovery.
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Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater girls basketball team got behind early and fought back to force overtime.
Once there, however, the Cavaliers were outscored 9-5 by Delphos St. John's and suffered a 48-44 loss in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Thursday night.
McGuire serves as music director, liturgist for group
MARIA STEIN - Walking the earth where Jesus and his disciples had tread brought a deeper spirituality and connection to one local pilgrim and her fellow travelers.