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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.

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Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Minster man gets 18-year sentence

By Sydney Albert

CELINA - A Minster man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison with a possibility to serve more time for six felony charges related to incidents including an inmate's overdose and an attack on two corrections officers at the Mercer County jail. [More]

Shutout sweep

Mariners blank Green Giants in two wins

By Colin Foster

CELINA - The Grand Lake Mariners have played in some offensive shootouts.

Wednesday was all about shutouts.

Mariner pitchers Tommy Siemer, Josh Currier and Will David combined to throw 14 innings of shutout baseball in a doubleheader sweep of the St. Clair Green Giants at Montgomery Field. [More]

Obituaries on July 11th, 2019

John King

John Junior King, 86, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning at home, surrounded by his loving family. [More]

Richard Luken

Richard "Red" Luken, age 92 of Coldwater passed away on July 10, 2019 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]

Glen Snethkamp

Glen N. Snethkamp, 96, of St. Marys, OH died 10:45 p.m. Monday June 8, 2019 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]

Local pictures on July 11th, 2019

Subscriber stories on July 11th, 2019

St. Marys school board OKs salary raises

ST. MARYS - School board members approved 0.75% salary raises on Wednesday for union and non-union employees, as well as the district treasurer and superintendent.

AAA donates to tornado relief

CELINA - AAA Ohio Auto Group representatives on Wednesday donated $3,000 to CALL Ministries to benefit victims of the May 27 tornado.

With a tear

Health district gets hepatitis grant

CELINA - The Mercer County Health District has been awarded a $3,822 Ohio Department of Health grant to help combat the state's ongoing hepatitis A outbreak.

NEW BREMEN - Veteran musician Walt Schmitmeyer will likely see many familiar faces when his band takes the stage Sunday at the Crown Pavilion, maybe even a couple or two at whose wedding he performed decades ago.

Fort Recovery man wins top art honors

MARIA STEIN - A Fort Recovery man earned top honors at the ninth annual Shrine Art Show and Sale at the Maria Stein.

The following awards were give

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