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.
Emily N. Burnell, 35, of New Bremen, died at 4:31 A.M. on February 26, 2018 at the Auglaize County Group Home, in Wapakoneta, following a brief illness. [More]
ST. MARYS - City council members voted on Monday to issue and sell electrical system revenue bonds for $1 million to improve the city's electrical system and roll the debt into the city's existing $4.2 million debt for a total bond issue of $5.2 million.
CELINA - City officials intend to sell an unused parcel of land that two entities currently use for parking.
However, councilman Myron Buxton voiced concern at Monday's regular meeting that one organization using the parking lot could be left out in the cold during the proposed public sale. [More]
Facility also would be used by Head Start students, Mercy Health clients
WAPAKONETA - The Wapakoneta YMCA, in partnership with Mercy Health, Lima, and the Council on Rural Services, has announced plans for a roughly $7 million renovation and expansion of the YMCA facilities.
NEW BREMEN - Mayor Jeff Pape on Monday informed council members that natural gas rates could soon rise.
Vectren informed the mayor in a letter received late last week that the company will ask the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a rate increase, its first request in more than 10 years.
CELINA - A Celina man was arrested on Monday after a Mercer County Sheriff's Office K-9 indicated drugs were in his vehicle.
Michael H. Toler, 49, has been charged with possession of a drug-abuse instrument, a second-degree misdemeanor, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office report.
Ottawa-Glandorf claimed both the girls' and boys' Player of the Year honors as the Western Buckeye League basketball coaches selected their all-league teams.
MINSTER - The Jamba Hoops 3-on-3 Tournament returns to Minster for a 12th year on March 31.
The goal of tournament organizers is to "Beat cancer one bucket at a time." Thus far, the tournament has raised more than $31,000 for the St. Marys Tailgate for Cancer and American Cancer Society.
