Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Obituaries on April 2nd, 2010
Carl J. Kremer, 73, 82 S. Main St., North Star, died at 1:30 p.m. March 31, 2010, at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. [More]
Mary J. Kuether, 89, of state Route 66, Houston, died March 31, 2010, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. [More]
Barbara J. Loffer, 79, 801 W. North St., St. Marys, died at 2:50 a.m. April 1, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Garnet I. Katterheinrich, 88, 807 Williams St., St. Marys, died April 1, 2010, [More]
Kenneth R. Luginbill, 83, of Rockford, died April 1, 2010, at Van Wert County H [More]
Jerry Roger Rasawehr, 68, of Mendon, died at 12:25 p.m. March 30, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Ella Mae Thomas, 101, of Mendon, died at 4:12 p.m. March 30, 2010, at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford. [More]
Stories on April 2nd, 2010
Mercer County leads the state with a 74 percent return of U.S. Census forms, according to data released this morning.
The spotlight is shared with Auglaize County, which holds second place with 73 percent. [More]
Charges may be filed against Celina man
CELINA - A local resident could face criminal charges for his involvement in a scheme to purchase thousands of dollars worth of Internet merchandise with bogus credit cards.
CELINA - Hours and services at all of the Mercer County libraries will increase Monday, as funds from the recently-passed levy are now available, assistant director Vicki DeBolt said.
ROCKFORD - Parkway second-graders learned about the problem and wanted help. So they sent questions to a teacher in Haiti, and she responded with information about the devastating earthquake Jan. 12, and the students began rounding up supplies to send to the Caribbean island. [More]
CELINA - Stricter farm permitting regulations may come to the Grand Lake Watershed and a private alliance being formed could help farmers be prepared
CJ's HighMarks
CELINA - Mercer County officials on Thursday gave final approval to a revolving loan involving a local family restaurant.
The $252,000 loan is to J
Club's fundraiser to recycle products
MINSTER - Give them your used flower pots, lawn decorations, outdoor statues, decorative flags, stepping stones and outdoor holiday decorations taking up room in the basement, garage or storage building.
CELINA - Unemployment, foreclosures, the battle on health care, tight budgets.
Times are tough, but as the Easter weekend approaches there is reason for hope and optimism, local clergymen say.
CELINA - With over half of the starting lineup for the Celina softball team being either freshmen or sophomores, Bulldogs head coach Nicole Driggs was looking for a signature win that the Green and White could build upon.
Eldora Speedway opens the 2010 season tonight with the Coca-Cola Spring Classic weekend featuring the United States Auto Club (USAC) Amsoil Sprint Car Series.
ST. MARYS - The St. Henry Redskins used three huge offensive innings to rally twice and defeat the St. Marys Roughriders, 18-14, on Thursday afternoon in nonleague baseball action at K.C. Geiger Park. [More]
CELINA - After struggling for runs in the season opener, the Celina baseball team unleashed the bats on Thursday, collecting 11 hits, including six doubles, in posting a 12-2 win over Parkway in six innings at Montgomery Field.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina opened Western Buckeye League boys tennis action on Thursday with a 4-1 win at Elida.
The NetDogs took two
Local pictures on April 2nd, 2010