Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow will occur this evening and through the overnight. While accumulating snow is expected to end before Thursday morning, falling temperatures and light snow accumulations of one to two inches will result in slick travel tonight and early Thursday.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for wintery driving conditions.
In addition to the snowfall, falling temperatures combined with increased winds will result in feels-like temperatures near zero Thursday morning. If heading outdoors, dress in multiple layers.
Today 38° Today 38° likely 16° 16° slight chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° 17° 17° chance
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Friday, October 21st, 2022
Board denies site to build solar farm
By Bob Tomaszewski
COLUMBUS- The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) on Thursday denied Lightsource BP's site certificate to build a 300 megawatt solar farm in Allen and Auglaize County.
Project director Shanelle Montana said Lightsource BP plans to appeal the decision.
"We are going to move forward and we believe there is public support for this project," Montana said. [More]
Rangers, Flyers advance in DIV
By Tom Haines
MARIA STEIN - Two Midwest Athletic Conference teams punched their tickets on Thursday to the Division IV district volleyball tournament in Wapakoneta.
New Knoxville followed a five-set win on Tuesday with a 27-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-21 win over Perry in Thursday's opener, and Marion Local knocked out another MAC rival in a 25-15, 25-17, 25-17 victory over Minster in the nightcap at the Hangar. [More]
Obituaries on October 21st, 2022
Thomas McCarthy
Thomas P. McCarthy, 94, of St. Marys, died 12:15 A.M. Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Grand Lake Healthcare Center, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on October 21st, 2022
Subscriber stories on October 21st, 2022
Halloween parade was scary good
WAPAKONETA - Kids, teens and adults alike clamored for candy in downtown Wapakoneta during the annual Halloween parade on Thursday night.
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District residents asked to weigh in on upgrades
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school district residents will be asked to give their input on possible facilities upgrades during a community meeting at 7 p.m. Monday night in the elementary school gymnasium.
Short film based on true story comes to Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - The Armstrong Air & Space Museum on Wednesday evening entertained its hometown audience with "One Small Visit," a short film that follows the true story of an Indian family who arrived unannounced to the home of Neil Armstrong's parents after the moon landing.
Moving on to districts
Celina, St. Marys capture sectional championships
CELINA - There will be a round two in the Battle of Grand Lake volleyball rivalry.
This time, it will be at Bluffton University in the district semifinals as Celina and St. Marys won their Division II sectional final matchups at the Celina Intermediate School on Thursday.
Area Roundup
Cardinals advance to DIV districts
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Bremen wasted no time punching its ticket to the Division IV Wapakoneta district tournament, posting a 25-4, 25-11, 25-8 win over Upper Scioto Valley in the sectional finals held Thursday night at the Nest in New Bremen.
Volunteers: They are there for people
COLDWATER - A little kindness goes a long way at Mercer Health.
"We've had a long history of great volunteers that come in on a regular basis. Near
Volunteer firefighters get the rewards
Area fire chiefs agree the biggest perk to being volunteer firefighters is serving the community in a time of need.
"The perk is saving someone's life, honestly," Dave Penno, Coldwater fire chief, said.
Citizens give back to their communities
CELINA - When Mercer County residents see deputies from the sheriff's office, some may not see past the black and gold vehicles that patrol their neighborhoods.
MRC is there in a medical emergency
CELINA - When disaster strikes and public health emergencies arise, a special group of volunteers that rarely gets the spotlight leap into action.
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