Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon. Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses. Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s. Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
Area officials agreed dry temperatures and low humidity have created ideal conditions for fires to flourish as reports of field and grass fires in Mercer County have doubled since this time last year. [More]
CELINA - City officials are considering a slight increase in water rates to ward off a projected deficit of just over $300,000 in the water account next year.
VAN WERT COUNTY - Roughly 10,000 mink are still on the loose in Hoaglin Township following an early Tuesday morning farm breakout that is under investigation by multiple agencies. [More]
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board of education members at their regular meeting earlier this week accepted a commemorative plaque from the Rockford Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the district's 60th anniversary.
Wilmington College will have multiple representatives for the first time at the NCAA Division III men's cross country championships taking place this weekend in Lansing, Michigan.
