Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off. The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today. Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
CELINA - An above average number of health insurance claims this year by spouses of county workers prompted officials to make cost-cutting changes in 2013.
At a meeting Tuesday with elected and appointed officials, Mercer County Commissioners announced that spouses offered insurance by their employers will only receive secondary coverage from the county starting in January. Currently, they can receive primary coverage from the county. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Funds remain strong for the Auglaize County Solid Waste Management District.
District superintendent Dave Reichelderfer told board members during their biannual meeting on Tuesday the solid waste management fund has a cash balance of $609,227 as of Sept. 30. [More]
Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday approved agreements that will allow the owners of three local businesses to spend more on expansion pro-jects than initially planned.
GRAND LAKE - The Grand Lake/Wabash Watershed Alliance has until Dec. 28 to spend roughly $32,500 in grant funds for best management practices designed to keep nutrients out of Grand Lake.
FORT RECOVERY - New trial dates have been set in the case of 41-year-old Fort Recovery man charged in connection with the August 2009 death of his handicapped son.
All season long, the goal and expectation for Coldwater's girls cross country team has been to improve upon their runner-up effort at last year's Division III state cross country meet at National Trail.
