Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 2:37AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish early this morning. While any accumulation will be less than an inch, this will create slick roadways with a quick coating of snow. Not all roads will be affected, but motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling this morning, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Only about one-third of the home sewage system permits issued in 2006 have resulted in constructed and/or approved systems in Mercer County, and the one-year expiration on those remaining permits is drawing near, according to local officials.
In January, stricter home sewage regulations went into effect in Ohio, causing a mad rush of Mercer County residents applyng for permits in late 2006. Those permits expire one year from the time of issue. [More]
NEW BREMEN - After a disappointing last seven days, the New Bremen Cardinals got their season back on track in a big way Thursday night with a thrilling five-game win over the Versailles Tigers.
New Bremen improves to 14-3 overall and 6-1 in the Midwest Athletic Conference, while Versailles falls to 18-2 on the year and 5-2 in league play. [More]
Officials at Celina Sanitary Landfill could begin filling a new cell with trash within the next few weeks as part of the site's vertical expansion, according to Mercer County-Celina City Health Department Sanitarian Chris Miller.
COLDWATER - There was a lot on the line Thursday afternoon as 23 schools gathered on a hot, steamy day at Coldwater Memorial Park and Cavalier Stadium for the running of the Gene Weber/Lions Invitational cross country meet.
The chances for a Western Buckeye League boy's soccer title dwindled a little more on Thursday as Celina gave up two goals in the final 15 minutes of play, giving Ottawa-Glandorf a 2-1 at the Soccer Stadium.
The path through the Western Buckeye League has been pretty simple this year for the Celina volleyball team, but it's about to get a lot tougher, starting next week.
Celina will have one singles player and two doubles teams advance to next week's Division I district tournament after sectional play at the King Horn Center at Ohio Northern University on Thursday.
