Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 2:37AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish early this morning. While any accumulation will be less than an inch, this will create slick roadways with a quick coating of snow. Not all roads will be affected, but motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling this morning, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
WAPAKONETA - For the first time in more than three decades, a new judge will preside over Auglaize County Municipal Court.
R. Andrew Augsburger officially takes over as judge on Monday but stood before a packed courtroom Friday to be sworn to replace retiring judge Gary W. Herman. Every seat in the 77-person gallery was filled for the ceremony. [More]
ROCKFORD - Parkway's hopes to sweep the boys' and girls' championships at the Chatt Insurance Holiday Tournament were thwarted in different ways.
The Panther girls went toe-to-toe with Ridgemont, but missed free throws down the stretch and a layup by Meadow Cromer with just under two seconds remaining in the second overtime gave the Golden Gophers a 61-59 win to snap the Panthers' five-game win streak. [More]
CELINA - Following in the footsteps of her boss, Mercer County Engineer's Office Administrative Assistant Karen Heinrichs has taken home top honors from The County Engineers Association of Ohio.
COLDWATER - Village council members on Thursday passed under suspension of rules an emergency ordinance setting 2018 appropriations at $5.44 million, a decrease from the $7.26 million in 2017.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Friday gave the second of three readings to an ordinance setting 2018's appropriations.
The final reading is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 in the municipal building. Spending for 2018 is planned to be $42.7 million, the least appropriated in four years.
Minster allowed two or fewer points in three quarters in a dominating 47-15 victory over Toledo Start in the semifinals of the McDonald's Holiday Classic girls basketball tournament at Bath High School on Friday night.
