Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020
Coming soon: Christmas vaccination
Authorities prep for arrival of 1st COVID vaccines
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Mercer County Health District and Mercer County Community Hospital officials are preparing for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines.
Health district administrator Jason Menchhofer at the board's Wednesday meeting said he is anticipating 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine in the first shipment. The shipment could arrive next week if the Food and Drug Administration approves emergency use authorization. [More]
Light up the night
Ceremony paid tribute to health care workers
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Flashing lights and wailing sirens enveloped Joint Township District Memorial Hospital's parking lot on a snowy Wednesday evening in a rousing show of solidarity with health care officials fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adults and children bundled up in winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves, held aloft signs and cheered as area police, sheriff, Ohio State Highway Patrol, fire and other first-responder vehicles slowly made their way by. [More]
Obituaries on December 17th, 2020
David Kuck
David E. Kuck, age 83 of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 7:50 P.M. at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Vicky Barga
Vicky Koester Barga, 53, Burkettsville, died on Dec. 15, 2020, in the emergency [More]
Ronald Westgerdes
Ronald J. Westgerdes, age 76, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Virginia Maharg
Virginia Ella (Chappell) Maharg, age 93, of Celina passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in her home. [More]
Joshua Etgen
Joshua Etgen, 24, Mendon, died on Dec. 16, 2020, in Wells County, Indiana.
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Subscriber stories on December 17th, 2020
Officials frustrated by shifts in guides
District adjusts its quarantine period
CELINA - Public health officials said they are frustrated since the Ohio Department of Health changed the suggested COVID-19 quarantine period to match Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Snow brings flurry of accidents
Mendon man dies in Indiana accident
CELINA - A Mendon man died on Wednesday morning after he reportedly lost control of his vehicle on slick, snow-covered roads and crashed in Indiana.
2 Auglaize residents die from COVID-19
68 new local cases reported
WAPAKONETA - Two new deaths and 31 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Auglaize County on Wednesday, raising the county's total number of deaths to 39 and confirmed cases to 2,491, according to a county health department news release.
Local superintendent receives state award
COLDWATER - The school district's top administrator is one of 10 Ohio superintendents to receive this year's exemplary service and leadership award.
Zuma budget fund created for project
MONTEZUMA - Village council members on Wednesday night approved a resolution to create a budget fund in anticipation of a major drainage project set for 2021.
New Bremen property tax bill increases coming
NEW BREMEN - Increases in residential real estate values could be reflected soon on property owners' tax bills.
District treasurer Jill Ahlers on W
Off and running
Knapke productive in first two pro games
The professional basketball career of Luke Knapke has started off well.
The Marion Local and University of Toledo standout has two games in with Hubo Limburg United in Belgium's top-tier Euromillions League.
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