Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 5:57AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Road temperatures below freezing are combining with some lingering surface moisture to produce localized black ice this morning.
If traveling this morning, use extra caution and be aware of the potential for spotty slick spots on untreated roadways.
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:05AM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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Friday, April 15th, 2016
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - 2015 was a record-setting year for area tourism, Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Center Executive Director Donna Grube said Thursday at the group's annual award luncheon.
"Most of you know what happened in our area in 2009 and 2010 that led to a nearly 25 percent drop in hotel receipts, but we have worked our way back," Grube announced. [More]
By Colin Foster
NEW BREMEN - A slight breeze was in the air on Thursday in New Bremen.
On the softball field, Cardinals pitcher Sophie Fox breezed through the Fort Recovery batting order, one-by-one, inning-by-inning.
Fox hurled a complete-game, one-hitter and added an RBI double at the plate to lead the Cardinals to a 3-0 victory over the Indians in Midwest Athletic Conference play. [More]
Obituaries on April 15th, 2016
William "Bill" Edward Albright, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 11:10 p.m [More]
Resurrection liturgy for Precious Blood Sister Dorothy Schmitmeyer will be held [More]
Dr. Dale Gene Keighley, age 85, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 9:35 am. [More]
Mary Ann (Nerderman) Rosenbeck, age 65, of Fort White, FL (formerly Fort Recove [More]
Local pictures on April 15th, 2016
Subscriber stories on April 15th, 2016
County political parties rally troops at annual dinners
CELINA - For too long, America's political pendulum has swung too far right, benefiting the most affluent people while leaving the collective America behind, Frances Strickland says.
County political parties rally troops at annual dinners
ST. HENRY - Ohio is fiscally strong, but Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor isn't taking her foot off the gas.
"I've never been one to accept the status quo," she told area Republicans at the annual Reagan Day Dinner.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board members promoted one employee and hired two others during their meeting on Thursday.
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CHICKASAW - Village officials are waiting to hear back about which grants to pursue before continuing with the new water plant and tower project.
Hemmelgarn leads the way in 5-0 win
COLDWATER - Jack Hemmelgarn was as efficient as a pitcher could be on Thursday night.
The Coldwater senior threw a complete-game, three-hit shutout to improve the Cavaliers to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference play with a 5-0 win over previously unbeaten Delphos St. John's at Veterans Field.
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Two runs in the top of the fifth were enough for Kenton to hand Celina its first Western Buckeye League loss of the season in a 2-1 rescheduled game at Montgomery Field.
Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Cory Luebke was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday with tightness in his right hamstring.
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