Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Monday, October 7th, 2019
By Tom Stankard
Area e-cigarette store owners oppose Gov. Mike DeWine's call to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products as concerns grow about the health effects of vaping.
DeWine earlier this week said banning e-flavored cigarettes is necessary to protect children from becoming addicted. [More]
Coldwater defeats Celina in girls soccer for first time in program history
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Coldwater girls soccer coach Lisa Brackman knew her team was in for a challenge on Saturday as the Cavaliers hosted unbeaten and state-ranked Celina.
The Cavaliers had never beaten the Bulldogs in the previous nine meetings of the Mercer County neighbors. The closest Coldwater came to getting a win was a 3-3 tie in 2017. [More]
Obituaries on October 7th, 2019
Vicki C. Bollenbacher, 68, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana. [More]
Alan Clayton Grimm, age 42 of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 10, 20 [More]
Victor C. Kramer, age 82 of Osgood, Ohio died on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He [More]
Ernest P. "Ernie" Bolinger, 89, of Lima passed away 4:00 p.m., Fri. Oct. 4, 201 [More]
Oliver E. Giere, age 91 of Coldwater, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Briarwo [More]
Max B. Cheeseman, age 68, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died October 5, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on October 7th, 2019
Subscriber stories on October 7th, 2019
Art of fashion has changed over years
CELINA - Bette Sherman is the "Queen of Stuff," and fashion fanatics got the chance to view a small slice of her collection at her Art in Fashion presentation at Wright State University Lake Campus on Sunday afternoon.
WAPAKONETA - Troopers from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on Friday night that left the rider of the motorcyclist in critical condition.
CELINA - The Lake Improvement Association is accepting nominations for several positions up for a vote in December.
Members can approach LIA office
Redskins throttle Titans in matchup of state No. 1s
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Head Volleyball Coach Tricia Rosenbeck was mid-sentence in her postgame interview the newspaper when a person intervened to give her a message.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area cross country teams tuned up on Saturday for league and conference meets later this week at the Lions Invitational hosted by Coldwater.