Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow. Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
CELINA - Walmart officials have been forced to respond after a video showing carts of food being thrown away after the Nov. 5 tornado went viral on Facebook.
The grocery chain said the food had to be thrown away because it was unsafe to eat or be donated due to the power outage from the storm. [More]
Council weighing end to practice of rehiring retired village employees
By Jeff Elking
NEW BREMEN - The practice of rehiring retired village employees may be abolished in the coming months
Council members on Monday gave first reading of an ordinance to eliminate the practice with councilman Dennis Burnell casting the lone opposition vote. [More]
CELINA - Community members showed their true strength by banding together to assist businesses and residents affected by Nov. 5's EF2 tornado that ripped though the city, knocking out power and inflicting severe damage to numerous buildings, mayor Jeff Hazel said.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday authorized a $280,000 contract to drill a well, with superintendent of water and sewer departments Jeff Thompson saying it was necessary to move ahead with the planned water-treatment plant proposal.
Village plans to connect commercial wells to water plant
ST. HENRY - Two of the five water wells tested at the Reier property west of town for the village's new wellfield project were deemed viable for village use, according to groundwater scientist Chris Cobel.
DUBLIN TOWNSHIP - A rural Celina man was arrested on Monday morning after having been involved in an car accident in a vehicle that was later determined to have been stolen.
BLACKCREEK TOWNSHIP - Winkler Road will be closed between U.S. 33 and Erastus-Durbin Road for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Several federal programs are available to help Mercer County farmers affected by the Nov. 5 tornado that struck the western part of the county and destroyed numerous livestock and other farm buildings and killed livestock.
One candidate is running unopposed for a spot on the Mercer County Farm Service Agency committee, while three candidates are running in a contested race for one spot on the Auglaize County FSA committee.
