Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
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Monday, December 19th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
Local residents who moved from a foreign land to Mercer County say Christmas customs vary from country to country but westernization has brought many similarities.
German native Denise Luedeke, who teaches her native language at St. Henry and Marion Local schools, likes to share Christmas customs from her land with students. [More]
Obituaries on December 19th, 2011
Lowell T. Hunt, 68, Celina, died at 4 a.m. Dec. 17, 2011, at his residence.
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Alfrieda F. Puthoff, 88, Versailles, died Dec. 16, 2011, at her residence.
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Charles Heinl, 85, Maria Stein, died this morning Dec. 19, 2011, at his residen [More]
Jacob Michael Magoto, 2, died Dec. 16, 2011, in the Republic of Panama, where he was receiving medical treatment. [More]
Elodie M. Sollman, 96, New Bremen, died at 9:40 a.m. Dec. 18, 2011, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys. [More]
Helen C. Heath, 92, Convoy, died at 12:55 p.m. Dec. 17, 2011, at Vancrest of Convoy. She was the last of her immediate family. [More]
Local pictures on December 19th, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 19th, 2011
CELINA - The Ohio Department of Transportation may consider allowing Celina to again administer state-funded projects, ODOT spokeswoman Donna Slagle says.
Six people were injured in a three-car crash at 6:10 p.m. Saturday after a Coldwater teen turned in front of another vehicle on U.S. 30 in Van Wert County.
MARIA STEIN - The Celina Bulldogs used a tremendous defensive effort in the fourth quarter to spur a 50-45 comeback victory over the Marion Local Flyers on Saturday at The Hangar.
ST. MARYS - After Coldwater and St. Marys played even for the first two quarters, it appeared that the first team to get hot in the second half would be in the driver's seat.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's boys basketball team bounced back nicely from Friday's first loss of the season by holding off a tenacious Wapakoneta squad for a 59-57 triumph on Saturday night.