Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow. Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
CELINA - After 13 straight years of steady growth, Mercer County government's sales tax revenue dipped by 2.3% in 2024, reflecting a downturn in a generally durable local economy.
The county's share of state casino tax revenue was down as well, to the tune of 2.4%. [More]
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed a bird flu detection in Darke County on Friday involving nearly 1 million commercial chickens, according to an Ohio Department of Agriculture news release.
COLDWATER - Village councilors on Monday night closed out the year by passing the their 2025 budget.
Councilors suspended the rules requiring three public readings and approved the amended 2024 budget and the 2025 budget ordinances as emergency measures.
VERSAILLES - For the second year in a row, a Versailles senior took home first place in a National Corn Growers Association competition, per a Versailles FFA news release.
The Battle of 119 wrapped up on Monday at Fort Site Fieldhouse in Fort Recovery as St. Henry and Fort Recovery looked to lock up victories after Marion Local went 14-3 in the junior high, junior varsity and varsity boys and girls basketball matchups over the weekend.
