Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 9:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 9:02AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 3:08AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Thursday, December 21st, 2023
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Some city employees are dissatisfied with their workplace, citing a lack of effective communication and leadership from their supervisors and city administrators.
Long-simmering concerns about leadership have had an effect on the city's workforce and "can equally have a long term impact on future staffing and the ability to provide excellent service to the community, as already felt by the exit of many employees recently," an employee relations audit report determined. [More]
By Tom Haines
  MINSTER - Two Minster athletes announced their college choices on Wednesday.
Lilly Barhorst is heading to Findlay for volleyball, and Alex Schmitmeyer will play baseball at Wright State-Lake Campus.
Barhorst heads north to Findlay
Between Dayton, Ohio Northern and Findlay, Barhorst settled on the Oilers. [More]
Obituaries on December 21st, 2023
Robert E. 'Coon' Beckman, age 78, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Virginia M. "Gin" Voress, age 70, of Houston, Ohio, formerly of New Bremen, die [More]
Ashley Nichole Heiser-Bogle, 35, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. [More]
Ray Payne passed away on December 18, 2023.
He was born on October 25, 1949. [More]
Local pictures on December 21st, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 21st, 2023
Lakeside cottage a complete loss
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - A single-story lakeside summer cottage was deemed a total loss after being ravaged by flames on Wednesday night.
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Cases of a highly contagious bird flu have been confirmed in Darke County, and poultry producers in neighboring counties are being urged to take steps to prevent illness among their flocks.
COLDWATER - Work on the new Mercer Health mental health facility is anticipated to begin after the first of the year, according to hospital officials
Horse and Buggy Tales
"He was without honor in his hometown" is a trite phrase; somewhat ambiguous, but a truism. It means a home son's talents are first reorganized and appreciated elsewhere.
The MAC at 50
Midwest Athletic Conference schools were part of high school bowling from the beginning, even before the Ohio High School Athletic Administration got on board.
The Dayton women's basketball team couldn't overcome a second-quarter slump on Wednesday, falling 70-53 to Vanderbilt to drop to 6-6 on the season.
Dayton shot just 31% from the field, compared to 48% for Vanderbilt, and was outrebounded 41-30.