Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 3:25AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will move across the region this morning into early afternoon. Some slick spots will be possible with rapidly changing road conditions and a sudden drop in visibility. If traveling remain alert for changing road conditions and slick spots.
Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 2:09AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will move across the region this morning into early afternoon. Some slick spots will be possible with rapidly changing road conditions and a sudden drop in visibility. If traveling remain alert for changing road conditions and slick spots.
24° 24° chance Sat 27° Sat 27° chance chance 11° 11° scattered Sun 21° Sun 21°
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
Rare Ohio 'hurricane'
Tents hold up in 100 mph gusts
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A Texas company on Tuesday began simulating the type of wind and gust speeds seen during a hurricane to determine just how much of a beating Celina Tent's products can withstand.
So far, so good, as Celina Tent's fully-erected and properly-staked 20-by-32 foot dynamic small shelter - one of three tent models to be tested over three days - endured the sustained pummeling of 90 mph winds and 100 mph gusts produced by a V8 engine-powered airboat propeller. [More]
Obituaries on March 13th, 2024
Ted Hasis
Ted L. Hasis, 86, of St. Marys, Ohio, died at 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 9, 2024 in hospice care at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Cindy Knapke
Cindy E. Knapke, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 11, 2024. [More]
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Subscriber stories on March 13th, 2024
Coldwater school board pitches new, higher tax levy
COLDWATER- A crowd of parents and residents came to the school board meeting on Tuesday night to address concerns about the district's proposed 1.75% earned income tax levy on the March 19 primary election ballot.
Auglaize hears new COVID guidelines
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Health Department board members on Tuesday were updated on COVID-19 safety guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Board members OK $4K safety grant
ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday night accepted a $4,441 safety grant from the Ohio Attorney General's Office that will go toward replacing the elementary school paging system.
County maintains low joblessness status
Ohio's unemployment rate remained unchanged but area counties saw an uptick in joblessness in January.
Nevertheless, Mercer County once again had the lowest unemployment rate in the state in January.
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