Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Friday, December 16th, 2011
Rivalry sparks outdoor Christmas glitz
By Shelley Grieshop
COLDWATER - Blackouts could be looming as residents tangle for first place in the best outdoor Christmas display.
"Use all the outlets you got," advised Brian Welsch, who hopes his Wildwood Drive home snags a top spot in the annual Coldwater Jaycees' contest. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
VAN WERT - The Celina wrestling team rebounded from a tough loss against Wapakoneta in the first match of a Western Buckeye League super triangular at Van Wert to defeat the host Cougars in the nightcap for the Bulldogs' first league win of the season on Thursday night. [More]
Obituaries on December 16th, 2011
Julianna C. Wellman, 92, Portland, Ind., died Dec. 15, 2011, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Pamela Sue Fink, 61, St. Marys, died at 12:15 a.m. Dec. 15, 2011, at her residence. [More]
Lockie Wheeler, 80, of Celina, died Dec. 15, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center [More]
Local pictures on December 16th, 2011
Subscriber stories on December 16th, 2011
GRAND LAKE - The Lake Restoration Commission (LRC) received 24 applications to hire a full-time director to oversee projects aimed at fighting Grand Lake's toxic algae.
City of Celina has funds to cover replacement cost
CELINA - A faulty city drinking waterline in southern Celina needs replaced at an estimated cost of $174,280.
City council members learned about th
Sewer line access needed at former Mersman site
CELINA - City officials likely will purchase an easement from Brickyard Investments, owner of the former Mersman Furniture complex, to gain access to a sanitary sewer underneath the parking lot.
CELINA - A dominating performance on the glass and a tenacious defensive effort helped the Celina girls' basketball team erase an early deficit against Ottawa-Glandorf.
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Flyers used their best defensive effort of the season and timely offense to defeat the New Knoxville Rangers 38-28 on Thursday evening in Midwest Athletic Conference action at The Hangar.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater had to hold off a furious fourth-quarter rally by New Bremen to improve to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference after a 49-46 win at Cardinal Gymnasium in New Bremen.