Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Obituaries on August 20th, 2025
Richard E. "Dick" Birt, age 78, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by [More]
Robert Michael Miller, 65, of 1105 Kimberly Drive, St. Marys, died at 5:40 p.m. [More]
Patricia A. "Pat" Broerman, 92, of rural New Bremen, died on Sunday, August 10, [More]
Stories on August 20th, 2025
What's new at area schools, from AI to English
The only thing more certain about August than hot afternoons is the first day of school. Whether it was Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, that day arrived this week for area schools.
CELINA - The Mercer County Commissioners will soon act on a proposal to regulate small solar facilities under 50 megawatts via amendments to the county zoning code, now that a series of public hearings has concluded.
MINSTER - Crews will begin work on the first phase of a trail connecting Minster and Fort Loramie before year's end, councilors learned at their regular meeting on Tuesday.
CELINA - The International Amphicar Owners Club not only celebrated their 25th anniversary of being part and parcel of the Celina Lake Festival in 2025, they also came through for the community in a big way. [More]
ROCKFORD - Village councilors on Tuesday night heard that the service committee is looking to upgrade the village's signage as people enter town.
Committee chairperson Mary Beougher said she is researching signage options to welcome people as they come and go.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Board of Education opened its Monday night meeting with preparations for the new school year, which begins this week. Super
St. Henry gets third victory in defeating Celina in three sets
ST. HENRY - After finishing third at last weekend's Cavalier Spike-Off, St. Henry survived a third set rally by Celina to defeat the Bulldogs in a 25-14, 25-11, 25-21 sweep on Tuesday in the home opener at Redskin Gymnasium. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
All six Mercer County schools traveled to Shanes Park in Rockford for the annual county cross country meet.
The bo
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