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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Tuesday, September 12th, 2017
Care center to build new facility
St. Marys
By Ed Gebert
ST. MARYS - Vancrest Health Care Centers of Van Wert is looking to construct a new 70,000-square-foot facility at 1035 Hager St., creating 25 new jobs.
Council members on Monday approved the enterprise zone agreement that would forgo 75 percent of property taxes for 10 years to allow Vancrest to save on construction costs. The abatement still must be approved by St. Marys City Schools officials. This agreement was negotiated by the city administration and the Auglaize County commissioners. [More]
Coldwater OKs fire truck purchase
New vehicle will cost village $450K
By Georgia Rindler
COLDWATER - Village council members at Monday's meeting approved spending $450,000 on a new fire truck.
Councilman Doug Bertke made the recommendation from the finance committee, which had met earlier that night and supported buying a 2019 Pierce Pumper from Pierce Manufacturing Inc. of Bradenton, Florida. Money for the purchase will come from the village's capital improvement fire truck fund. [More]
Obituaries on September 12th, 2017
Ernest Bertke
Ernest L. Bertke, 88 died Friday, September 8, 2017, at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. [More]
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Celina seeks to help after hurricane
Council approval needed
CELINA - City officials want to send help to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Irma but first must approve a mutual-aid agreement with American Public Power Association, a service organization for the nation's more than 2,000 community-owned electric utilities.
New Bremen council approves adding turn lanes at intersection
NEW BREMEN - Officials will proceed with adding left turn lanes at the intersection of Washington and Plum streets.
Council members on Monday suspe
Council smooths out bumps in vehicle rules
St. Henry officials focusing on safety concerns, seatbelts in golf carts
ST. HENRY - Council members at Monday's meeting ironed out more details of the proposed under-speed vehicle ordinance.
Continuing where they had left off at the previous meeting, members discussed at length seatbelt and child-seat regulations for golf carts.
Marion treasurer explains tax changes
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local Schools District residents can expect changes in their taxes related to school levies, according to treasurer Heather Cramer.
St. Henry board OKs bus driver's retirement after 26 years service
ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday approved the August invoices and expenditures.
Treasurer Jennifer Bruns informed board members the sign
Wildcats edge Bulldogs
Bath's first half goal holds up in league matchup
CELINA - A strong defensive effort by the Celina girls soccer team fell just short on Monday night.
Chandler Clark's tip-in goal with just under ni
Wildcats top Tribe at Arrowhead
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary Rasberry
Joseph Magoto was the only golfer with a sub-40 round to help Minster defeat Fort Recovery 173-203 in Midwest Athletic Conference boys golf action on Monday at Arrowhead.
Insulate before it's too late
Be prepared when the temperature drops
As the leaves begin to change colors and temperatures start to dip, fall is the time to prepare homes for winter weather.
Fortkamp Foam manager Corey Hess encourages people to consider the benefits of insulation.
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