Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM 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 into tonight. 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 and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
The chance for a fifth state boys bowling title looked good for Coldwater, leading defending Division II champion Mechanicsburg 2-0 in the best-of-five championship match.
But the Indians battled back and took the final three games to defeat the Cavaliers for a second straight state title on Friday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. [More]
The season ended for both the Celina and St. Marys boys bowling teams, as neither squad could qualify for state after competing at the Division I district tournament at Star Lanes at the Harbor in Port Clinton.
Mercer and Auglaize counties are part of a seven-county bloc that will share nearly $122,000 in state grant funds aimed at preventing human trafficking.
CELINA - City council members are considering adding stop signs at four intersections on Myers Road in northeast Celina to alleviate speeding and traffic congestion.
State Route 66 at St. Marys-Kossuth Road in Auglaize County will have lane closures March 8 through Sept. 30 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. while Ohio Department of Transportation crews work on a culvert project.
WAPAKONETA - A short run before halftime gave the Marion Local boys basketball team a jolt of energy, and a strong defensive effort after halftime helped the Flyers put the game away.
