Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM 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.
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 as temperatures begin to 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°
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Obituaries on April 7th, 2010
Former Mercer County resident James E. "Jim" Eischen, 71, Hawesville, Ky., died April 6, 2010, at his home. [More]
Virginia M. Hays, 95, Mendon, died at 9:56 a.m. April 5, 2010, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Nelson Edward Leeper, 81, Rossburg, died at 5:15 a.m. April 4, 2010, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville. [More]
Stories on April 7th, 2010
Pending Ohio legislation to ban text messaging while driving isn't thrilling supporters or opponents.
Most agree that texting and driving don't mix [More]
Franklin Township
CELINA - There is no official designated tornado shelter in Franklin Township, and one member of the Mercer County Emergency Management Agency advisory board is concerned.
MINSTER - Village council members Tuesday night declared the village a recovery zone in hopes of capturing more bond funding for a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment plant project scheduled to commence within a year.
FORT RECOVERY - Village police fees will increase if council members approve pending legislation.
"They (council) passed to second reading Monday
Chickasaw
CHICKASAW - The village council meeting Tuesday began with a moment of silence for former Mayor Virgil Puthoff, 62, who died March 6.
Puthoff, who
CELINA - Tragedy was averted Tuesday afternoon when fire departments responded to the scene of a barn fire at property owned by David Linton, 7871 Oldtown Road, Celina. [More]
ST. MARYS - Con-Ag Inc., 16672 County Road 66A, has developed a new product from recycled material and is the only business in the area offering it, said Teri Hirschfeld, company vice president.
The recent shifting of a few networks in Celina to different channel numbers is just the beginning of changes Time Warner Cable will implement.
Tim
CELINA - The perfect start to the season by the Celina softball team came to an abrupt halt on Tuesday night at Bill Feth Diamond.
Bath was getting
Last year, Cody Reichard was part of an amazing run by the Miami RedHawks to the NCAA Division I Frozen Four.
Now, he's out to prove that the success isn't a one-time thing for the RedHawks. [More]
CELINA - A night after getting shut out in nonconference play, the Celina boys tennis team rebounded on Tuesday with a 4-1 win over Bath in Western Buckeye League action at the Booster Club Tennis Courts. The NetDogs go to 2-0 in WBL matches while the Wildcats drop to 0-2 in the WBL.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins used some two-out offensive magic and got a solid pitching performance from senior Michelle Stout to defeat the Minster Wildcats, 3-1, in nonconference softball action on Tuesday afternoon at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and
Gary R. Rasberry
Despite a strong outing from Darin Waterman, Celina opened Western Buckeye League baseball season with a loss, falling 3-2 to Bath up in Wildcat land on Tuesday. Bath and Celina sport matching 5-1 overall records.
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