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.
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Friday, May 8th, 2020
Week's worth of private test results arrive
By Leslie Gartrell
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]
By Daily Standard Staff
Rockford cancels festivities
ROCKFORD - Bicentennial celebration organizers have reluctantly canceled all events for the year.
"Being our bicentennial celebration year, this was a super hard decision," they wrote in a news release. "It saddens [More]
Obituaries on May 8th, 2020
Linus J. Braun, age 94, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 1:35 pm at Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on May 8th, 2020
Subscriber stories on May 8th, 2020
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.
CELINA - Five people recently were arrested by Celina police after traffic stops, according to a news release.
Officers reportedly stepped up traff
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.
Amazing Athletes
Chris Stucke is one of several multi-sport standouts at Marion Local.
Stucke's tireless work ethic is what stood out to his teammates and coaches.
Amazing Athletes
Basketball was the sport Lori Albers played in college.
But she had zero limits on overall athletic ability.
"She was just an all-around great athlete," one panel member said.