Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will continue through mid morning. With temperatures well below freezing, light snow accumulations will combine with lingering black ice from overnight, to create some slick spots on area roadways. In addition, brisk westerly winds will gust in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning.
If traveling this morning, allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as untreated surfaces.
17° 17° chance Tue 28° Tue 28° chance 20° 20° Wed 41° Wed 41°
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Obituaries on July 29th, 2017
Mary Ahlers
Mary C. Ahlers age 87 of New Bremen, died on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 3:20 A.M. at the Kobacker House, in Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Richard Beougher
Richard S. Beougher, 75, Celina, died at 8:04 p.m. July 9, 2017, at Van Wert-In Patient Hospice, Van Wert. [More]
Robert Frazier
Robert K. Frazier, 79, Sanford, NC and formerly of Fort Recovery, OH, died July 28, 2017, at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC. [More]
Agnes Pepple
Agnes S. Pepple, 92, Waynesfield, died on July 27, 2017, at Otterbein Senior Li [More]
Esther Rosenbeck
Esther C. Rosenbeck, 98, Coldwater, died on July 28, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
James May
James V. May, age 69, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 5:55 P.M. at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. [More]
Stories on July 29th, 2017
Change sought in method of state funding
Bill would affect small counties
CELNA - State Sen. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, says he plans to introduce legislation this fall that would change the way the state funds a majority of local county governments. [More]
Auglaize County Fair guards against virus
WAPAKONETA - For many, the fun of the fair is with the animals - horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens and more.
The safety of the animals and the
Local project tests new system designed to curb farm runoff
Method uses stored water to irrigate crops
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - An area agribusiness and local officials are working on a project designed to reduce agricultural runoff blamed for fueling toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Ex-instructor pleads guilty to sex charges
WAPAKONETA - A former Wapakoneta City Schools music instructor on Friday pleaded guilty to five of counts of sexual battery, all third degree felonies, in Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas.
Engineer urges drivers to avoid using Mud Pike
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart recommends motorists avoid the Mud Pike Road corridor west of Celina and the intersecting Fleetfoot and Hellwarth roads.
Tractors roar in the Fort
Going for the 'Full Pull'
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The heavy machinery roared at Ambassador Park in Fort Recovery during the first night of the National Tractor Pullers Association's Grand Nationals.
Cardinals win Ruschau Classic
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen captured the second-annual Mark Ruschau Volleyball Classic championship with a 25-19, 25-21 win over Mari
Local pictures on July 29th, 2017
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