Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing. Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.
Report cards evaluating local school districts show most had improved from last school year.
State superintendent Paolo DeMaria said the report cards released Thursday indicate that more first-time test-takers in 2017 had scored proficient or higher in every subject area.
CELINA - Local citizens known as Team Mutt Hutt will host a fundraiser next month to help build a new transitional shelter for lost or stray dogs found by the Celina Police Department that are awaiting pickup by the county dog warden.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation district board members want more information about state investigations into local ag pollution complaints involving state-permitted livestock farms and Certified Livestock Managers who receive state certification to apply manure.
FORT RECOVERY - The owner of a Fort Recovery chicken farm with previous manure pollution and other violations is asking the Ohio Department of Agriculture to renew its permit to operate for another five years.
WAPAKONETA - The owner of the Dutch Mill bar and restaurant in Minster has submitted a plan to the Auglaize County health board as part of his efforts to reopen his kitchen.
ST. MARYS - The deciding factor in Thursday's Celina-St. Marys girls tennis match was strengths.
St. Marys's edge in singles trumped Celina's doubles prowess as the Roughriders won the Grand Lake tennis bragging rights with a 3-2 win at the Roughrider Courts in Western Buckeye League action. [More]
Celina improved to 3-0 in Western Buckeye League volleyball play with a 25-21, 25-13, 25-10 win over Bath on Thursday night at the Intermediate School gymnasium.
