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.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Crumbling roads and bridges may soon be the norm in Mercer County unless new funding sources are found.
Local officials who gathered Tuesday night for the annual Mercer County Township Association spring meeting said the public needs to understand their fiscal challenges and consequences following deep cuts in local government funding and the loss of estate taxes. [More]
Obituaries on March 25th, 2015
Jerome W. "Jerry" Everman age 83 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday March 24, 2015 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. [More]
Chester (Chet) L. Stover, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Celina Manor. [More]
Robert "Bob" G. Johnston died at 1:46 p.m. March 23, 2015, at the Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Donald L. Watercutter, 75, formerly of McCartyville, died March 25, 2015, at The Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Local pictures on March 25th, 2015
Subscriber stories on March 25th, 2015
Acreage in Celina is being cleared for park
CELINA - City officials and the owner of the former Versa Pak building have found a new location to dispose of concrete demolition debris - Windy Point State Park in Montezuma.
CELINA - Farmers must speak up and join the conversation consumers are having about food and farming.
That was the message championed by Carrie Mess - a city girl, turned dairy farmer, turned ag blogger- during Tuesday's Mercer County Ag Day at the fairgrounds.
Hoyng, Mikesell share area's top honor
By GARY R. RASBERRY and COLIN FOSTER
The Daily Standard
Last year's Boys' Basketball Dream Team Player of the Year was hard to choose.
This year's decision was even more difficult.
Division III-IV All-Ohio Boys Basketball
A trio of area players received top honors as the Associated Press released its Division III and IV All-Ohio High School Basketball teams on Wednesday.