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.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Thursday, January 25th, 2018
Obituaries on January 25th, 2018
Michael J. Meiring, 66, passed away on January 23, 2018, in Grandview Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Burton L. Vannette, 92, of St. Marys, OH passed away Monday January 22, 2018 following a brief stay at Otterbein Retirement Community. [More]
Rosemary A. "Rosie" Deitsch, age 81, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on January 23, 2018, at her home. [More]
Rita L. Bettinger, 90, St. Henry, died on Jan. 24, 2018, at the Gardens at St H [More]
Stories on January 25th, 2018
Adoptive parents still fighting
CELINA - A drawn-out case that pitted Brian and Kelly Anderson against Allen County Children Services finally came to a close in September after the Ohio Supreme Court declined to accept jurisdiction over the latest appeal in the adoption of 3-year-old Maddy. [More]
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital officials are cautiously hopeful that the influenza epidemic may be reaching its end.
"We're still con
CELINA - A Fort Wayne, Indiana, man charged in connection with a Nov. 30 police chase from Rockford to Decatur, Indiana, failed to appear on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for his pretrial hearing.
CELINA - A 23-year-old Celina woman pleaded not guilty to a drug charge on Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Alyssa R. Ridder was arraigned on a fifth-degree felony charge of aggravated possession of drugs.
ST. MARYS - Heather Dowell is still reeling from having been named the new director of Arts Place Inc.'s Auglaize/Mercer Center, a job she says is a dream come true, not only for her but also the 6-year-old version of herself who once aspired to become an artist.
State Wrestling Team Duals Tournament
WAPAKONETA - It came down to the final bout of the night between Celina and Wapakoneta to see which team moves on to the Division II Wrestling Team Duals Tournament on Wednesday night.
Covington ousts Parkway in opening round
VERSAILLES - Covington began with a 59-14 victory over Parkway in the semifinals of the OHSAA Division III Wrestling Team Duals Tournament at Versailles High School on Wednesday night. [More]
Friday Night Spotlight
The future looked bleak for the St. Henry basketball team after it had been dealt back-to-back 20-plus-point losses just before Christmas.
Chalk it up as a couple off nights. That can happen when you're playing against two of the best teams in the state (Marion Local and Fort Loramie).
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster took part in a multi-team double-dual format swim meet on Wednesday at the Lima YMCA.
Both the Wildcat boys' and girls' teams picked wins over Ada, Lima Senior, Oregon Cardinal Sritch, Indian Lake and Lima Central Catholic.
Local pictures on January 25th, 2018