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.
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Monday, February 26th, 2018
Young adults tethered to tech
By William Kincaid
Today's young adults exhibit a broad array of characteristics, but many of them share a common technological savvy unseen in previous generations.
While this trait opens them up to a world of new possibilities and perspectives - in some instances fostering a more tolerant and accepting attitude toward others - it also threatens to upend the long-established mode of human connection: face-to-face interaction. [More]
Cardinals, Wildcats win to set up rematch
By Dave Stilwell
COLDWATER - The all-MAC girls Division IV sectional finals at Coldwater Saturday night stayed on script with the higher seeded teams advancing on to the District Semifinals.
New Bremen held off a determined Marion Local squad, 44-34 to claim one sectional title, while top-seeded Minster jumped on New Knoxville early and rolled to a 61-27 win in the nightcap. [More]
Obituaries on February 26th, 2018
Deborah L. Bubeck, age 47, passed away on February 23, 2018, in St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Alvin H. Bruns age 86 of New Bremen, died on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 8:4 [More]
Helen "Sis" Hunsaker, 81, formerly of Celina, OH died 12:30 a.m. Saturday February 24, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]
Marilyn L. Schulz, 87, of Celina formerly of Fort Wayne, IN passed away at 7:33 p.m. Friday February 23, 2018 at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on February 26th, 2018
Subscriber stories on February 26th, 2018
Deputies arrest man for parole violation
ROCKFORD - A Rockford man was arrested on Friday after drugs were found in his home.
Jonathan R. Dooley, 28, was arrested for violating his parole, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release. Additional charges are pending review from the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office.
COLDWATER - Welders have been called in to repair a leak in the smaller of the village's two water towers.
Village Manager/Engineer Eric Thomas s
Redskins fall to Golden Gophers; Indians cruise to big win over Bulldogs
HARROD - The design of having an all-Midwest Athletic Conference Division IV district tournament was stymied by a group of determined Golden Gophers.
Ridgemont rode hot shooting throughout the game to end St. Henry's season on Saturday night with a 48-44 win at Allen East High School.
DIvision III Girls Basketball Tournament
MIDDLE POINT - Coldwater defeated Allen East 52-20 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 16 games and win the Division III sectional title.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Makenna Mele scored a game-high 27 points and St. Marys won its first sectional title since 2008 with a 45-36 win over Bath at the Division II sectional final in Spencerville on Saturday night.