Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will continue through mid morning. With temperatures well below freezing, light snow accumulations will combine with lingering black ice from overnight, to create some slick spots on area roadways. In addition, brisk westerly winds will gust in the 25 to 35 mph range this morning. If traveling this morning, allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses as well as untreated surfaces.
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital surpassed surge capacity as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have spiked to their highest levels since the pandemic began two years ago.
Longterm care facilities across the state hit with staffing shortages and high patient volume also are having problems admitting patients, officials reported during Wednesday's joint hospital board of governors meeting. [More]
Robin G. Richardson, 62, of Spencerville, died at 12:31 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, after a month-long illness. [More]
CHICKASAW - Chickasaw Village Council on Wednesday recommended county commissioners accept a $1.74 million bid from Shinn Brothers, Celina, for the northside infrastructure improvement project.
CELINA - Unfortunately, people sometimes get their first glimpse inside the courtroom at Mercer County Common Pleas Court when they have a brush with the law.
Outbreaks reported at local long-term care facilities
CELINA - Six Mercer County residents have died and 690 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county since last week, according to a county health department news release Wednesday.
