Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 8:59PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A quick burst of snow will move through the area this evening, resulting in light snow accumulations which may cover roadways. As temperatures drop into the teens, slick conditions are expected to remain through the overnight.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling this evening and overnight, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for winter driving conditions.
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Obituaries on February 3rd, 2012
Genevieve Heppeard
Genevieve "Peg" Thees Heppeard, 91, Celina, died Jan. 31, 2012 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Robert Graham
Robert S. Graham, 64, Rockford, died at 5:55 p.m. Jan. 27, 2012, at Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
Everett Cull
Everett Cull, 87, rural Portland, Ind., died Feb. 1, 2012, at Albany Healthcare.
He was born April 7, 1924, in Jay County to Herman and Inez Theurer Cull. [More]
William Novin
William Novin, 81, Celina, died Feb. 1, 2012, at his residence.
He was born J [More]
Dorothy Zeller
Dorothy Mae Zeller, 79, Celina, died at 9:30 p.m., Feb. 1, 2012, at her residence. [More]
Stories on February 3rd, 2012
EMS distress
More paramedics needed to aid response time
A critical shortage of trained paramedics is creating longer response times and placing a heavy burden on emergency dispatchers.
Only six of the 88 [More]
Price drop for corn predicted
Farmers need marketing plan to sell grain
Farmers are being encouraged to sell their stored corn as prices are predicted to fall this year.
USDA predicts farmers will plant 94 million corn
Middle school students share scientific projects
FORT RECOVERY - Middle school students tinkered, tested and toyed with their experiments during the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fair on Thursday.
Cooper Farms gives wind a whirl
VAN WERT - Cooper Farms is tapping into wind energy to provide nearly 60 percent of its electrical needs.
Within the next few weeks, the company's cooked meats division in Van Wert will begin full output of two 1.5-megawatt wind turbines, officials said.
Health department lands unexpected funds
It appears the feds had a change of heart.
A nearly $25,000 federal grant that was withheld from the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department in
Flyers remain unbeaten in MAC
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Flyers gave their veteran leaders a memorable Senior Night on Thursday at The Hangar.
All five seniors started and scored, and the Flyers ran away with a 71-37 victory over the Parkway Panthers in a Midwest Athletic Conference tilt. [More]
Bulldogs' win streak snapped by Indians
LIMA - The Shawnee Indians have earned the right to be the second-seeded team when the postseason begins after halting Celina's six-game winning streak on Thursday night.
Indians rally in fourth quarter to top Redskins
ST. HENRY - The Fort Recovery Indians survived a rugged defensive struggle by finding just enough offense to rally and defeat the St. Henry Redskins 59-50 in Midwest Athletic Conference action Thursday night at the St. Henry Middle School Gymnasium.
St. Marys knocks off Celina
BATH TOWNSHIP - With the Western Buckeye League wrestling tournament coming up next week, Celina and St. Marys looked to wrap up the regular season on a positive note as both teams went to Bath High School for a super trimatch featuring the Wildcats and Shawnee. [More]
Wildcats surge ahead in second quarter
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster broke away from Versailles in the second quarter and then extended their lead during the second half en rou
Series on Christ's seven last words begins
MARIA STEIN - "Father, forgive them; they know not what they do" is considered the first phrase in what has become known as "The Seven Last Words (ph
Local pictures on February 3rd, 2012
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