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.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
Plants' upgrade bids below estimates
By Jared Mauch
MINSTER - The cost of improving the wastewater and water treatment plants may be about $400,000 less than city officials had expected.
Village council members at Tuesday's meeting approved bids for a centrifuge sludge filter at the wastewater treatment plant and for a new membrane filter at the water treatment plant. [More]
Ghost hunter talks about his craft at Fort program
By Claire Giesige
FORT RECOVERY - He's an insurance sales manager by day, paranormal investigator by night.
Alex Meiring, a Fort Recovery native who lives in Columbus with his wife, Krista, is a member of Dark Alley Paranormal Investigators. The ghost hunting team has four locations in the U.S., including one in Columbus. [More]
Obituaries on October 21st, 2015
Rev. Emil Schuwey
Fr. Emil Schuwey, C.PP.S., died at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in t [More]
Pamela Smith
Pamela Kay (PK) Smith - age 64 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015. [More]
Eva Hennessey
Eva Jane Arnett Hennessey, 83, formerly of Celina, died at 10:15 p.m. Oct. 19, [More]
Local pictures on October 21st, 2015
Subscriber stories on October 21st, 2015
Voters to decide local fiscal officer races
Election 2015
Voters in Jefferson, Liberty, Union and Dublin townships will elect fiscal officers in the Nov. 3 general election.
The fiscal officer seat carries a four-year term, beginning April 1, according to the Mercer County Board of Elections.
Voters to decide local trustee races
Election 2015
Voters in Gibson and Granville townships will elect trustees on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Trustee terms are for four years and begin Jan. 1. The fiscal officer seat carries a four-year term, the first year of which begins April 1, according to the Mercer County Board of Elections.
Fort schools expect up to $700K more in state funding
FORT RECOVERY - After years of scraping by with less state funding than other area districts received, Fort Recovery Local Schools may finally gain a more equitable share of money, treasurer Lori Koch said.
Veterinarian warns of diseases passed from animals to humans
CELINA - Dr. Tim Barman, a Cooper Farms' veterinarian, warned of the dangers of various zoonotic diseases at Tuesday's Mercer County Healthcare Disaster Preparedness Coalition meeting.
State inspector finds no serious problems with Wabash River dams
No major issues were noted during Tuesday's annual inspection of three flood control dams on the Wabash River.
Pat Ernst with the Natural Resources
Attorney claims Rockford's water deposit policy violates Constitution
ROCKFORD - Village Council members dealt with issues raised by a pair of visitors at Tuesday's meeting.
Attorney Ronald Severt brought attention to
County donates old cruiser to Coldwater
CELINA - The sheriff's office is donating an old cruiser to a local police department it partners with for heroin enforcement.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey on Tuesday was given the OK by county commissioners to donate the 2007 vehicle with 195,000 miles to Coldwater police.
Many candidates running unopposed
Decision 2015
Candidates running uncontested in Mercer County are as follows:
Burkettsville
• Mayor - Joseph Stammen
• Village council - Rob Bruns
Cel
Cats roll in sectional opener
MINSTER - What was supposed to be a battle between the Wildcats and Bearcats resembled more of a tangle between a lion and a gazelle Tuesday evening at Wildcat Gymnasium.
Hard work pays off for Parkway grapplers
Razz-Eye View
I've always been partial to covering high school wrestling during my tenure as a sports writer.
My alma mater didn't have a wrestling team. Other
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