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°
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
St. Marys
By Ed Gebert
ST. MARYS - Safety officials are investigating an industrial accident last week that left a Celina man dead.
Jon Paul Jones, 55, was transported by St. Marys Fire and EMS from Omni Manufacturing, 901 McKinley Road, St. Marys, to Lima Memorial Hospital. The emergency call was received shortly before 2 p.m. on Jan. 24. He died Sunday. [More]
Marion grad shines in loss to Ball State
By Gary R. Rasberry
MUNCIE, Ind. - Tuesday's game at Ball State was like a homecoming game for Luke Knapke.
The Marion Local graduate made his first trek to Muncie as an active player as his Toledo Rockets took on Ball State in Mid-American Conference West Division play at Worthen Arena. [More]
Obituaries on February 1st, 2017
Wilma M Ralston, 92, of Celina, OH, died at 3:30 PM, January 29, 2017 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, OH. [More]
Levon Irvin Junior Rockwell was born in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana on June 18, 1924. The parents were Inez Opal (Loy) and Irvin Claude Rockwell. [More]
Carol Jean Whitehead, age 89, of St. Marys, OH died January 20, 2017 at Vancrest assisted living center, St.Marys, OH. [More]
Ronald F. Platfoot, 75, Minster, died on Jan. 30, 2017, at Ohio Living Dorothy [More]
Local pictures on February 1st, 2017
Subscriber stories on February 1st, 2017
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel has opened up wall space in the city administration building to the The Lake Area Arts Group to display local artists' works to the public.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners recently authorized the county community improvement corporation to discuss the potential sale of two parcels totaling almost 13 acres.
New water tower discussed
MENDON - Village council members on Tuesday learned grant funds may be available to help pay for a new, larger water tower.
Fiscal officer Kristina
CELINA - A couple and their 17-month-old child were able to escape a house fire unharmed early this morning thanks to the working smoke detectors in their home, according to fire officials.
From staff reports
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Community Days meeting that had been scheduled for tonight has been postponed.
A makeup date has no
First Choice Credit Union of Coldwater and Superior Credit Union of Lima have announced plans to merge.
Under the arrangement, First Choice Credit
COLDWATER - Injuries kept Coldwater's Maura Hoying and Lauren Bruns on the bench for Tuesday's game with Shawnee.
Even without two key players, the Cavaliers still won in dominating fashion once again.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster
Fort Recovery went on the road and handed Franklin Monroe a 45-33 loss on Tuesday night.
Jocelyn Kaiser led the way with 15 points, Whitney Will had 13 and Grace Thien added 11 in the victory. The Indians improved to 13-1 overall.