Special Weather Statement issued February 19 at 3:47AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Widespread fog has developed this morning. Some patchy dense fog is also being observed. Motorists are advised to prepare for quickly changing conditions with visibilities reduced below a quarter mile in some locations. The fog will slowly improve by mid to late morning. When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance.
CELINA - After 35 years of ushering in benefits that have saved and in many cases extended the lives of those who served their country, Tom Risch retired this week as director of Mercer County Veterans Services.
Risch on behalf of veterans filed claims for disabilities, medical expenses, pensions and other benefits and coordinated transportation to Veterans Administration healthcare centers in Lima and Dayton. [More]
NEW BREMEN - After snapping a 27-year drought with a Midwest Athletic Conference title last year, the Marion Local boys track team came in Friday as a heavy favorite and lived up to the expectations.
The Flyers beat Minster by 82 points as runaway winners, while the Minster girls won their third straight championship after battling with Versailles much of the day at Cardinal Stadium. [More]
DARKE COUNTY - Approximately 20,000 chickens and the barn that housed them were destroyed in a massive barn fire just over the county line on Friday afternoon.
Celina senior Kaylie Dameron finished up strong in the Western Buckeye League as the league concluded its championship meet on Friday at Mercy Health Field at Harmon Stadium in Wapakoneta.
Thea Staten scattered two walks to earn a no-hitter as Bryan ended Celina's season in the Division II sectional softball tournament with a 10-0 win in five innings on Friday.
