Special Weather Statement issued November 10 at 2:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow across the area early this morning will increase in coverage and intensity toward sunrise in the I-70 corridor. This band of moderate snow will push south affecting the Tri-State region by mid morning, eventually pushing south of the area by early to mid afternoon.
Snow amounts of 1-2 inches will common for a good portion of the area on grassy surfaces, with melting on concrete surfaces limiting accumulations. Main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on mainly bridges and overpasses.
Temperatures today will remain steady mainly in the upper 20s. These cold temperatures combined with gusty winds of 20-25 mph will result in wind chill values in the teens to lower 20s.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Monday morning commute.
25° 25° Mon 32° Mon 32° 22° 22° likely Tue 39° Tue 39° slight chance
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
Obituaries on November 17th, 2012
Rev. George Albers C.PP.S., 97, died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 15, 2012, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. [More]
Burkettsville native Sister Mary Casilda Obringer, 88, died Nov. 9, 2012, at Maria Joseph Center, Dayton. [More]
Eileen C. Wright, 81, of New Knoxville, died at 2:18 p.m. Nov. 15, 2012, at her home. [More]
Stories on November 17th, 2012
Burgers oozing with mayo and cheese. Piping hot fries glistening with salt. And, oh, those heavenly desserts.
Mega calories? Sure, but who's counting? McDonald's is and recently began sharing the information on its menu boards. [More]
SWCD
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District officials need nearly $45,000 more in funding for next year so they can stop dipping into the department's rainy day fund.
The case of a 41-year-old Fort Recovery-area man charged in connection with the death of his handicapped son more than three years ago has been resolved through mediation in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Division VI Region 24 Championship
WAPAKONETA - For the second consecutive week the Marion Local Flyers had to dig deep in the fourth quarter to snatch a Division VI playoff victory over a Midwest Athletic Conference foe.
WAPAKONETA - The St. Henry Redskins' season came to a heartbreaking end on Friday night when a late drive came up empty, but this year may well be remembered as the season that St. Henry football came back.
Area Playoff Games of Interest
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

    Jerry Brown's two-yard run with less than a minute remaining in the game gave McComb a 28-21 victory over Delphos St. John's in the Division VI Region 22 final on Friday night at Donnell Stadium in Findlay.
Local pictures on November 17th, 2012