Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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.
Today 31° Today 31° blowing 18° 18° Tomorrow 39° Tomorrow 39° 29° 29° slight chance
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Thursday, June 18th, 2020

Coldwater man, 50, dies in motorcycle accident

From staff reports
MONTEZUMA - A Coldwater man was pronounced dead after a motorcycle accident on Tuesday night.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call at approximately 10:56 p.m. Tuesday reporting a motorcycle crash on State Route 219, just west of State Route 703 in Montezuma, according to an office news release.
An investigation found Eric P. Franck, 50, 713 Lilac Drive, Coldwater, was traveling westbound on State Route 219, the release stated. Franck, who was not wearing a helmet, had reportedly entered a small curve and lost control of his 1994 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which then traveled off the north side of the roadway and ejected Franck.
Franck was transported from the scene to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, according to the release.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by members of the Coldwater Emergency Medical Services and Montezuma Fire Department. The crash remains under investigation.
The incident was the second fatal traffic accident of the year in Mercer County.
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