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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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Saturday, July 20th, 2019

Coldwater woman lived in Armstrong's former home

By Leslie Gartrell

COLDWATER - Jackie Knapke was 14 when her parents moved from Piqua and bought Neil Armstrong's childhood home in Wapakoneta.

Armstrong's family roots were in Wapakoneta, although the family moved several times throughout the years due to his father Stephen Armstrong's job as an auditor for the state. Eventually the family settled back in Wapakoneta in 1944, when the future astronaut was 13, at 601 West Benton St., now an Ohio historical marker. [More]

Locals lead Mariners to win over Locos

By Colin Foster

CELINA - Local breweries provided the beer on Friday night at Montgomery Field.

And local players - New Bremen's Luke Vonderhaar and Versailles' Noah Richard - provided a spark for the Grand Lake Mariners.

Vonderhaar went 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs, Richard pitched three scoreless innings in relief and Grand Lake defeated league-leading Lima 7-1 in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League baseball action. [More]

Obituaries on July 20th, 2019

Leroy Permann

Leroy Permann, 89, of Rockford, Ohio died at 1:36 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]

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Lake Campus hires Krane as interim dean

CELINA - Wright State University officials have named a biological science professor as interim dean of Lake Campus.

Dan Krane will become the Lake Campus' chief academic officer on Aug. 1. A search for a permanent dean will begin in the fall.

Fort school staff hired

FORT RECOVERY - An administrative assistant, assistant volleyball coach and other employees were hired for the 2019-2020 year by school board members at an early-morning special meeting on Friday.

2 injured in ATV crash

RECOVERY TOWNSHIP - A Fort Recovery woman and child reportedly suffered suspected minor injuries after an all-terrain vehicle malfunctioned and rolled over near the intersection of St. Joe and St Peter roads.

Tri Star teachers approved

CELINA - St. Marys and Coldwater teachers who teach for Tri Star Career Compact will become Celina City Schools employees as part of a memorandum of understanding passed by board members on Friday morning.

Lake fest parade route changes

CELINA - Due to construction on Livingston Street, the Grand Lake Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. July 27 will begin at the corner of Holly Street and

Schatz wins 'Knight Before' race

ROSSBURG - Any whispers around the Eldora Speedway pit area that maybe a chink had been found in Donny Schatz were premature.

The 10-time NOS Ene

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