Special Weather Statement issued January 1 at 4:18AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Overnight periods of light snow accumulation, as well as patchy freezing drizzle, combined with temperatures falling into the teens and 20s, have created the potential for slick and icy conditions, primarily on untreated roadways, sidewalks and driveways. Motorists are advised to use caution, allow extra travel time and maintain increased stopping distance if traveling.
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Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
Obituaries on March 6th, 2019
Mitch Brockman, 65, Portland, Indiana, died on March 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospi [More]
Susan Haselius, 71, Celina, died on March 4, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center [More]
Steven E. Ratermann, age 64, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Sunday afternoon, March 3, 2019, at the OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Stories on March 6th, 2019
Lake Erie Bill of Rights could affect farmers with land in lake's watershed
CELINA - Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda on Monday said certain practices may protect farmers against potential lawsuits that could arise from the Lake Erie Bill of Rights. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday morning emerged from behind closed doors to deny once again elections officials' request to give their two directors a pay raise above the 3 percent maximum appropriated for 2019.
Celina
Board discusses cuts
CELINA - Board of eduction members renewed Celina Primary School Assistant Principal Kelli Thobe's three-year contract during a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
MINSTER - Village administrator Don Harrod asked council members during Tuesday's meeting to encourage state representatives to support Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed 18-cent gas-tax increase, saying the added revenue would help local governments care for their streets.
NEW BREMEN - The Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce presented awards to three businesses and individuals at the annual awards luncheon on Tuesday at Faith Alliance Church.
ST. MARYS - Two Celina residents were arrested on Sunday morning after leading authorities on a pursuit from St. Marys to Allen County, according to a police report.
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Teachers will be required to report for duty during any school closings for the rest of the year, but students will not be required to attend.
CELINA - Celina Merchant Association members encourage more people to sign up for the Great April Adventure set for April 12 at various downtown businesses.
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - City workers will install a water valve for Freewalt Way beginning at 9 p.m. March 11.
This project will require shutting off the water
ROCKFORD - Tuesday's Rockford Village Council meeting was canceled because of a lack of a quorum, village administrator Jeff Long told the newspaper.
Division IV Boys District Basketball Semifinals
St. Henry defeats Minster; 'Skins and Flyers will meet for district title
WAPAKONETA - Marion Local's Nate Bruns had his game face on for 31 minutes and 50 seconds Tuesday.
He was smiling for the final 10 seconds.
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Division IV Girls Basketball Regional Preview
Minster has a Division IV regional semifinal rematch with Tri-Village on Thursday.
A win by the Wildcats could lead to another rematch that everyone wants to see.
Local pictures on March 6th, 2019