Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - Council members on Monday approved proceeding to add left turn lanes at the intersection of Washington and Plum streets despite homeowners' continued resistance.
Members voted 5-1 for the project and to apply for a grant that could pay for up to 50 percent of the cost. The deadline to apply is in October. Member Jim Kronenberger cast the only dissenting vote. [More]
By Cheryl McKirnan
CELINA - Cheryl Ann board members on Monday learned Mercer County has completed the privatization process required by the state.
As a private entity, the board will contract with private providers for client services rather than employ all providers. [More]
College Notes
By Colin Foster
The goal is simple for the Ohio Northern volleyball team this season: Repeat as Ohio Athletic Conference champions.
The Polar Bears will have the help of some former local standouts.
Four athletes from the Midwest Athletic Conference - Madison Broering (St. Henry), Kristin Langston (Versailles), Paige Hartings (Coldwater) and Jordyn Heitbrink (Minster) - will suit up for ONU, which finished last season 27-4 and 9-0 in OAC play. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2017
Robert "Buz" Howard, 74, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 11:38 P.M. Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his residence. [More]
Margaret C. Laux, age 76, of Celina, died on August 27, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Junior Lee Robbins, 86, passed away on August 26, 2017 at Otterbein in St. Marys. [More]
Henrietta C. Will, 92, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on August 27, 2017, at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on August 29th, 2017
Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2017
Parks and rec committee meeting set for Sept. 11 for public input
CELINA - City officials may add a fitness obstacle course to draw more children and adults to Eastview Park.
With talk of the new Bryson Park Distr
ST. HENRY - As council members debated a proposed ordinance covering golf carts on village streets, residents voiced concerns for children riding in the carts' back seat.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday learned the city's legal team is drafting legislation to allow inspectors to check for illegal connections to the city's sanitary sewers.
County officials discuss results of 2017 Community Health Assessment
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County residents are healthy overall, according to recently released survey results.
Results from the 2017 Community Health A
CELINA - New forensic test results indicate possible locations where an unidentified homicide victim may have lived in the past 10 years.
A second
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday night said they will give a second look to the ordinance regulating off-road vehicles being used within village limits.
Rain postpones several golf matches for local teams
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
Monday's stormy weather prompted the cancellation of some events.
At the Mercer County Elks, a do
Computer Points In Review
A few changes were implemented this season in Ohio high school football that affect the playoffs, which will be happening in 10 weeks. The biggest w
From Staff and Wire Reports
In need of a quarterback going into Thursday's final preseason game due to injuries, Buffalo signed Coldwater graduate Keith Wenning on Monday after a tryout.