Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 12:54AM EST until November 30 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of East Central and Southeast Indiana and Central, Southwest, and West Central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 9 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wilmington OH on this developing situation. (details ...)
The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Wilmington OH on this developing situation.
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2022
Funding sought for armored vehicle
By Bob Tomaszewski
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Sheriffs office is seeking a $250,000 state grant for an armored vehicle to provide additional protection at active crime scenes involving a weapon.
If approved, officials want to buy a $316,723 Lenco Bearcat Armored Tactical Vehicle with help from a $250,000 State Homeland Security Grant through the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. [More]
Tax levy on Marion Local ballot
By Tom Millhouse
MARIA STEIN - When they head to the polls on Nov. 8, voters in the Marion Local School District will be asked to approve the renewal of a 9-mill, 5-year emergency levy.
The current emergency levy is for 10 mills, but school treasurer Amy Reineke said the levy has been reduced to 9 mills because of an increase in the district valuation. The cost of the levy to the owner of a $100,000 home would be $315 per year. [More]
Bail reform amendment to be on November ballot
By Bob Tomaszewski
An Ohio constitutional amendment seeking bail reform will be on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.
Ohio Issue 1, proposed by joint resolution of the General Assembly, would require courts to consider factors such as public safety when setting bail amounts. [More]
Late goals, unshakeable defense carry Riders
By Tom Haines
ST. MARYS - With 17 minutes to go in a scoreless game, St. Marys' Krista Ruppert missed a golden opportunity on a crosser from Aerial Fast in front of the net.
Six minutes later, Fast put another ball in the same spot, and this time Ruppert made it count. [More]
Obituaries on October 5th, 2022
Patrick Patterson
Fr. Patrick Patterson, C.PP.S., 83, died at 10 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 20 [More]
Scott May
Scott Lee May, age 58, passed away in Holland, MI on September 17th, 2022.
Scott was born on January 21st, 1964 in Mansfield, OH to James and Beryl May. [More]
Local pictures on October 5th, 2022
Subscriber stories on October 5th, 2022
Rockford one step closer to raising water rate
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday night passed on to third reading an ordinance to raise the base water rate from $33 to $53.
Also on Tuesday, council heard council member Jessica Yoder resigned, effective Monday.
Councilors to wait on retention pond
MINSTER - Councilors during Tuesday night's meeting agreed to take a wait-and-see approach rather than spend thousands of dollars to further seal a new stormwater retention pond.
A hard-fought victory
Celina defeats Defiance to stay perfect in WBL
CELINA - Once Celina battled its way through the first two sets against Defiance, the third set was a breeze.
The end result was the same as Celina
Area Roundup
Celina boys bow out in sectionals
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina boys golf team wrapped up its season with a 12th-place finish at the Division I sectional tournament held at Sycamore Springs in Arlington.
Mendon man arrested
MENDON - A Mendon man was arrested Tuesday on charges of assault, menacing and unlawful restraint after an incident on Sept. 25.
Robert J. Looney,
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