Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight. West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
CELINA - Eighteen new positive coronavirus tests were reported on Thursday, raising Mercer County's total number of confirmed cases to 59 - more than triple the number of cases reported last Monday.
In Auglaize County, two new cases were announced, raising that county's confirmed number of cases to 37. [More]
Lots of deals available despite closed local storefronts
Mercer and Auglaize County residents are showing their support for moms and local businesses by shopping locally and staying mindful this Mother's Day.
Local school officials are keeping a close eye on budget projections with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine planning to slice $355 million in state funding for schools.
ST. HENRY - A Celina man arrested after the search of a St. Henry-area home was found to have more than 16 grams of methamphetamine, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release.