Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 3:54AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will continue to move through the region early this morning with the passage of a cold front. Minor snow accumulations are expected. Additionally, some very patchy freezing fog may develop. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
Health officials urging the latest flu, COVID shots
By Leslie Klosterman
With fall in full swing, health officials encourage people to get vaccinated against a trio of illnesses.
In addition to the flu shot, updated COVID-19 vaccines are available for just about everyone 6 months and older as well as new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for adults 60 and older and mothers-to-be. There is also a vaccine-like medicine for babies to defend against RSV that should be available later this fall. [More]
Roughriders beat Kenton, maintain second in WBL
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Roughriders battled past Kenton in the first two sets Tuesday.
The third set wasn't much of a battle.
On Senior Night, the Roughriders opened the third set with a 6-0 run en route to completing a 25-18, 25-13, 25-15 sweep in Western Buckeye League play. St. Marys (11-9, 5-2 WBL) is tied for second place in the conference race, trailing unbeaten Shawnee. [More]
Obituaries on October 4th, 2023
Kenneth Leroy Baker, 82 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday October 1, 2023 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. [More]
Rebecca "Querry" Buschur, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Celina on October 2, 2023 at 9:50 pm. [More]
Local pictures on October 4th, 2023
Subscriber stories on October 4th, 2023
ROCKFORD - Shanes Crossing Historical Society is exploring options to build a replica of the village's former train depot.
Village fiscal officer
Hangar roof needs work at Armstrong
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County commissioners have awarded a $289,854 contract to Cotterman & Company Inc. of Minster to replace a hangar roof at Neil Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville.
MINSTER - Village officials will seek nearly $500,000 in state financial assistance to help pay for the reconstruction of a section of Hamilton Street.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Nick Steinbrunner and Lennon Cisco advanced to the Division I boys golf district tournament after qualifying at Tuesday's sectional held at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.