Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing.
Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning.
The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
By Margie Wuebker
Grieving parents hugged the 22-year-old woman implicated in the drug-related death of their son and offered forgiveness following an emotional sentencing Wednesday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Natasha M. Chiles, 319 Leona St., received community control sanctions after telling Judge Jeffrey Ingraham she has made dramatic changes in her lifestyle since the Sept. 8 death of her friend, Tyler Christian. [More]
Obituaries on August 18th, 2011
Lois L. Wood, 82, St. Marys, died Aug. 16, 2011, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Mendon, to David and Mabel (Mutersbaugh) Boroff. [More]
Gerald H. "99" Knapke, 60, Maria Stein, died Aug. 17, 2011, at his sister's residence. [More]
Tommy Lee Combs, 44, formerly of Celina, died Aug. 14, 2011, at his home in Bridgeport, Texas. [More]
Local pictures on August 18th, 2011
Subscriber stories on August 18th, 2011
GRAND LAKE - A training exercise turned into a real rescue Sunday for members of the Grand Lake flotilla detachment of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
CELINA - Cinnamon-drenched elephant ears and jaw-dropping performances at the grandstand are just a few of the favorites that lure crowds to the fair each year.
NEW BREMEN - School officials will detail plans for a partially state-funded construction/renovation project during a public meeting next month.
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A 90-year-old motorcyclist remains in serious condition at a Dayton hospital following a Tuesday afternoon accident along Fort Recovery-Minster Road, west of St. Peter Road.
ST. MARYS - Grand Lake Theatrix players will perform the musical "13" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the St. Marys Theatre Grand Ballroom, with dinner served at 6 p.m. Saturday at the nearby Spring Street Coffeehouse.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery posted all six of its scores under 50 as the Indians picked up a 164-206 win over Lincolnview on Wednesday at Hickory Sticks.