Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening. Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Competition is stiff for local teaching jobs as new graduates face a sluggish economy and streamlined schools.
With school deficits on the rise and the new state budget threatening to cut funds, many area schools have been forced to cut teaching positions through attrition. This has left many new teachers battling for limited positions. [More]
While the winner of Wednesday night's Prelude To The Dream at Eldora Speedway will take away a big trophy and bragging rights for a year, the real winners again will be four Children's Hospitals from across the United States.
Several area players earned honors at the state level as the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association released their All-Ohio baseball teams for all four divisions.
