Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 8:03AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
Plan: Controlled drainage for crops, wetlands
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - The Mercer Wildlife Area has reportedly received $1.8 million in H2Ohio funds, which will be used to construct wetlands and a controlled draining system.
During Tuesday's meeting of the Lake Facilities Authority, Ag Solutions Coordinator [More]
By Robb Hemmelgarn
ST. MARYS - Since Jan. 9, the Minster Wildcats have trekked a path on the hardwood dotted with the likes of Ottoville, Akron Hoban, Castalia Margaretta, New Knoxville, and Marion Local. The Wildcats emerged unbeaten through that brutal stretch and capped it off Tuesday night with a 55-44 triumph over the 13-4 St. Marys Roughriders at Grand Lake Health System Court. [More]
Obituaries on January 27th, 2021
Urban A. Meyer age 92 of Minster, Ohio, died on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at Heritage Center, Minster. [More]
Dorothy "Dotty" Ayers, age 92, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. [More]
Richard Dee "Dick" Hone, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at his home in Celina. [More]
Local pictures on January 27th, 2021
Subscriber stories on January 27th, 2021
Mercer County's unemployment rate rebounded to pre-pandemic numbers in December, dropping to 3% from 3.1% in November.
The county was again second
CELINA - Cases of COVID-19 increased by 11 in Mercer County on Tuesday, raising the case total to 3,719.
In their first update since Thursday, Augl
Rangers fall to top-ranked Fort Loramie
FORT LORAMIE - The New Knoxville girls basketball team played No. 1 Fort Loramie tough in the first half, but eventually the dam broke.
The Rangers gave up a 13-3 run in the third quarter that put them too far behind to recover on the way to a 42-24 loss in Fort Loramie Tuesday night.
Area Roundup
New Bremen used a 7-0 run in the fourth quarter to rally for a 53-48 win over Coldwater in a rescheduled Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball contest at the Nest in New Bremen. The loss snapped the Cavaliers' four-game winning streak.