Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 18° Today 18° likely 3° 3° Tomorrow 19° Tomorrow 19° 13° 13°
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Hopewell Dairy in bankruptcy
Officials trying to reorganize business, keep it operating
By Nancy Allen
Bankruptcy proceedings have begun for two mega dairies with Dutch ties - Hopewell Dairy, a 2,100-head dairy near Rockford, and Chesterfield Dairy, located near the town of Lyons.
Both have been placed into receivership by a bankruptcy judge, according to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio, Toledo. Receivership is a form of bankruptcy in which a company can avoid liquidation by reorganizing with the help of a court-appointed trustee. [More]
Big week for local teams with playoff aspirations
By Bruce Monnin
The seventh week of the high school football regular season saw a few interesting results which greatly affected the computer points standing for area teams.
Marion Local, Ottawa-Glandorf and Defiance all suffered losses which hurt their playoff hopes while St. Marys, New Bremen and Lima Shawnee all moved into the playoff hunt with significant wins. [More]
Obituaries on October 13th, 2009
Bertha Harting
Bertha J. Harting, 91, 3818 Philothea Road, Philothea, died at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 12, 2009, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Wilma Henry
Wilma J. Henry, 69, of New Weston, died Oct. 9, 2009, at her residence.
She w [More]
Bethel Liles
Bethel Liles, 91, formerly of 2100 Celina Road, St. Marys, died at 3:55 p.m. Oct. 9, 2009, at the Golden Living Center - Valley, St. Marys. [More]
Robert Nagel
Robert Lee Nagel, 56, 211 S. Washington St., New Bremen, died at 4:50 p.m. Oct. 12, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Harold Randolph
Harold Edward Randolph, 52, of Celina died Oct. 5, 2009, in Dayton. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Local pictures on October 13th, 2009
Subscriber stories on October 13th, 2009
Ag classes returning to district curriculum
Funding will come from dropping a Tri Star program
MARIA STEIN - Agricultural education classes will be returning to the Marion Local school district curriculum after an 18-year absence.
Board of ed
Man arrested in connection with starting dumpster fires
33-year-old and boy in custody after rash of fires on west side of town
A 33-year-old Celina man faces charges in connection with a rash of dumpster fires on the city's west side.
The man as well as an 11-year-old boy w
Committee recommends 1 percent pay increase
COLDWATER - Village council's finance committee is recommending the 2010 pay ordinance include a small increase in wages for village employees.
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Police investigating break-in of business
Coldwater Police continue to investigate a burglary early Saturday morning at Knapp's Carryout in Coldwater.
An employee alerted authorities at 8:1
Minster aiming for more success at state tourney
MINSTER - The Minster boys golf program has put in solid performances when making trips to the Division III state tournament.
Sandwiching a runner-up appearance in 2006 between fourth-place finishes in 2005 and 2008, the Wildcats have made the run to Central Ohio a successful one.
Panthers pick up impressive win
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Parkway Panthers, fresh off capturing the top-seed at the Division III Van Wert volleyball sectional, picked up a big nonconference win in sweeping state-ranked Lehman in three games on Monday night at Panther Gymnasium.
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