Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM 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 into tonight.
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 and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Obituaries on May 17th, 2014
Fr. John Franck, C.PP.S., 73, died May 15, 2014, in Los Angeles, Calif. He had been in failing health. [More]
Pauline "Polly" Ayers, 82, Celina, died at 1:20 a.m. May 16, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Eugene L. Stein, 89, Spencerville, passed away in his sleep May 15, 2014, at Miller House, Celina. [More]
Stories on May 17th, 2014
Experts say pruning may help rejuvenate bushes
The brutally cold, snow-laden winter inflicted serious damage on plants, shrubs and trees, according to some area nursery and greenhouse employees. [More]
CELINA - Local theater owners are contemplating the future of their businesses as the movie industry converts from film to digital format.
New releases in film format are getting rare, said Fred Schweitzer of Preferred Booking Service, which supplies movies to area theaters.
Mother killed, father wounded in Van Wert incident
VAN WERT - An area woman on Friday was sentenced to a maximum of life in prison for the slaying of her mother and wounding of her father in November.
MARIA STEIN - Seventy-five Marion Local High School seniors will receive diplomas Sunday during commencement exercises at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
Western Buckeye League Track and Field Championships: Day One
CELINA - Not even a busted nose would keep Bekah Carr from her appointed rounds.
The Celina junior won four events on Friday in helping the Bulldogs win their third straight Western Buckeye League girls track and field championship as the league meet concluded at the Celina High School Track.
CELINA - With a league title already in hand, Michaela Wenning got ready to compete, although she needed some extra help thanks to the cast on her foot. [More]
Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships
COLDWATER - Next week is the start of tournament meets in track and field, a stressful time where an athlete have to finish in the top four in their event in order to continue on to the next week's meet. If they fail to reach the top four, their season is over.
COLDWATER - Any matchup between backyard rivals St. Henry and Coldwater will feature common characteristics: they'll be close, they will have an over [More]
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina baseball team picked the perfect time to play its best game of the season.
The Bulldogs went on the road and took down Tiffin Columbian 6-3 Friday behind a complete-game five hitter from ace Kaleb Kuhn in Division II sectional play.
All-MAC Baseball
St. Henry senior Jeff Paul was named Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year when the baseball coaches released their all-conference selections Friday.
Local pictures on May 17th, 2014