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.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
Obituaries on February 15th, 2017
Rita C. Wendel, 96, Fort Recovery (St. Anthony), died on Feb. 14, 2017, at Bria [More]
Stories on February 15th, 2017
Coldwater
COLDWATER - School officials are looking into installing door barricades to improve school safety.
School board members on Tuesday discussed variou
Parkway
ROCKFORD - A potential new training facility for Parkway Local Schools athletes may become a reality.
Superintendent Greg Puthoff on Tuesday said he had spoken with representatives from architectural firm Garmann/Miller & Associates in Minster to discuss the project's feasibility. [More]
CELINA - Police chief Tom Wale was able to buy supplemental body armor and helmets for each of his 16 officers at a cost of $13,535, much less than the original estimate of $24,000. [More]
Local academy to use facility
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution allowing a local police academy to use the county jail for a training program.
ST. MARYS - Law enforcement officials have obtained two search warrants related to a chase early Saturday morning that ended in a crash on state Route 703.
MARIA STEIN - Owner Jackie Arling said business has been great since The Brick Haus Salon opened Jan. 18 at 8005 Flyer Drive, Maria Stein.
"The com
CELINA - Fort Recovery was looking to bounce back after Saturday's loss to Coldwater took the Indians out of contention for an MAC title before Thursday's big game at Minster.
MARIA STEIN - Fort Loramie successfully fought off every Marion Local advance for three quarters of Tuesday's game.
The Redskins couldn't handle what the Flyers threw at them in the fourth.
ROCKFORD - Parkway's Alyx Slusher was assured playing time for the Capital University softball team under one condition.
"(Coach Nan Payne) said as long as you're hitting, you'll play anywhere I can put you," Slusher said on Tuesday after signing with the Crusaders.
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Minster lost a five-point lead in the fourth quarter as Wapakoneta forced overtime, but in the extra session the Wildcats outscored the Redskins 7-4 to hold on for a 39-36 win in a MAC vs. WBL contest in Minster.
Local pictures on February 15th, 2017