Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Today 32° Today 32° light 21° 21° chance Tomorrow 29° Tomorrow 29° slight chance 17° 17°
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Fort's 2nd water tower takes shape
By Abigail Miller
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery's second water tower is starting to take shape, village administrator Randy Diller informed councilors at their regular meeting on Monday night.
"Most steel and welding should be done by mid-April," he said. "That will be followed by electrical, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and final plumbing installation."
The painting portion of the project will have to wait until weather warms up in around April or May, he continued. [More]
'Friends of Shanes Park' is proposed
By Erin Gardner
ROCKFORD - A Rockford resident is interested in forming a volunteer park group to help maintain the look and operations of the park, village councilors heard on Tuesday during their regular council meeting.
Kay Brandt said she and her husband mov [More]
Obituaries on March 19th, 2025
Diana DeMange
Diana M. DeMange, age 79, of Murphy Road, Versailles, passed away peacefully Fr [More]
Kerry Walls
Kerry Joe Walls, age 56, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, M [More]
Constance Wilkins
Constance "Connie" Sue Wilkins, age 73 of Celina, currently resided in Westervi [More]
Eugene Schmitmeyer
Eugene J. Schmitmeyer, age 95 of Minster, Ohio, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025 [More]
Cindy Eifert
Cindy M. Eifert, age 52, of Maria Stein, Ohio, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025 a [More]
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Councilors OK garbage fee hike, '25 budget
MINSTER - Village of Minster residents will soon see higher garbage collection bills after councilors approved a rate increase ordinance Tuesday night. They also passed an appropriations ordinance authorizing $34.9 million in spending for 2025.
Celina schools face possible 'huge' state cuts
CELINA - Celina City Schools stands to lose $713,906 in the first year and $1.1 million in the second year of the state's biennium budget if it is passed as Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed, school treasurer Michelle Mawer told school board members at Monday night's regular meeting.
2 sentenced in Mercer Common Pleas Court
CELINA - Two Celina men were sentenced to probation in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday, one on drug possession and one on hit-and-run charges.
HVAC upgrade on tap for Fort schools
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery Schools will receive bids for its upcoming summer HVAC project this week and plans to approve a bid by Friday, superintendent Tony Stahl informed school board members at their regular board meeting on Monday night.
Attention anglers: It's rainbow trout time in Ohio
Continuing an annual spring ritual aimed at children and serious anglers alike, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is releasing 85,000 rainbow trout at 90 locations across the state. Releases began March 12 and will continue into May at public lakes and ponds.
A lengthy break
Marion Local tries to stay sharp with long hiatus before title game
After starting the season with a flurry of games, Marion Local has been hit with something that the team is not used to.
Down time.
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