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.
Mercer among worst counties in the state for cardiac deaths
CELINA - Only about 13.8 percent of respondents to the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment listed cardiovascular disease as an important health problem facing the county, but according to the CDC, Mercer County has one of the worst rates of heart disease-related deaths in Ohio. [More]
CELINA - Ten-year-old Maddie Wilson was jealous when her sister received an American Girl doll.
So her mom, Christine Junker, of St. Marys made her a deal: If Wilson wrote a novel about an adventurous girl, Junker would buy her a doll. Wilson rose to the challenge.
HARROD - Even with her team up 11 points with just over five minutes left to play, Marion Local coach Beth Streib knew that New Knoxville could come back in quick fashion.
BATH TOWNSHIP - New Bremen captured its first Division IV sectional title since the 2007-08 season on Saturday night with a 44-37 victory over Lima Central Catholic at Bath High School.
WAPAKONETA - Liberty-Benton and Fort Recovery captured Division III sectional titles Saturday night at Wapakoneta, setting up a district semifinal showdown Thursday at the Elida Fieldhouse.
Coldwater advanced nine wrestlers to district and finished second at the Division III sectional tournament held this past weekend at Herr Gymnasium on the campus of Lima Central Catholic. [More]
