Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 11:02AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers will continue this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust from 20 to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of one-half inch to 2 inches. Visibility will be restricted at times in the heavier showers. Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Mercer County Commissioner Bob Nuding is being opposed in the Republican primary by Rick Muhlenkamp.
The winner of the March 6 primary will face any independents who file by March 5 to run in the Nov. 6 general election. No Democrats filed for the position.
School district residents in New Bremen and Coldwater will see new levies on the March 6 primary election ballot - one to construct a new school and the other for operating expenses to offset a future deficit.
CELINA - City council members on Monday unanimously approved the 2012 budget.
The ordinance sets aside $38.94 million for all city accounts and funds. Of the total, $6.53 million is designated for the city's general fund used for operating costs, including the police and fire departments. [More]
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday gave first reading of an ordinance authorizing a payment plan for the $2.7 million the city owes for an unbuilt coal-fired plant.
CELINA - City administrators are reviewing the requirements of a $225,000 federal grant to make sure the fire department can purchase the vehicle it needs.
It will be an All-Auglaize County final as Minster and New Bremen will play for the Midwest Athletic Conference's seventh-grade girls basketball championship on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Fort Recovery Middle School after semifinal action on Monday at the Fort.
