Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 7:21PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 2:38PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A few hours of light snow are expected late this evening, mainly after 8 pm. While accumulations will be light, some challenging travel conditions may develop given the cold temperatures.
Additional snow may linger through Monday morning with accumulations remaining light. However, increasing winds and very cold temperatures will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting late this evening, continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Friday, April 26th, 2019
Health system secures rights to name field, gym
By Sydney Albert
ST. MARYS - The field at Memorial High School's new athletic complex will be called "Grand Lake Health System Field" after a $300,000 donation from health system officials.
The sizable donation to the Roughrider Philanthropic Association secured GLHS's naming rights to the field for at least 10 years. Additionally, starting in 2020, the high school gymnasium will be known as "Grand Lake Health System Gymnasium" for 10 years, according to a news release. [More]
Peoples gives funds for project
By Tom Stankard
CELINA - Peoples Bank officials on Thursday donated $100,000 for Tri Star Career Compact's new 2.0 facility being built on State Route 703.
Bank president Jack Hartings and president-elect Dan Broering presented the check to Tri Star Director Tim Buschur and interactive media students. The money will help fund the Star Room, which will be used for hosting community events and adult education classes. [More]
Obituaries on April 26th, 2019
Claudia Jane Hoover, 41, of Celina, OH died 9:35 p.m. Wednesday April 24, 2019 at State of the Heart Hospice in Greenville, OH. [More]
Sandra M. Manuszak, age 71 of Springfield, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Good Shepherd Village in Springfield. [More]
Gerald E. Martin, 77, passed away on April 18, 2019 in Orange Park, Florida. Ge [More]
Joyce E. Beerman Profit, 78, Rockford, died at 5:57 p.m. April 22, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]
Dustan M. Purdy, 25, of St. Marys, OH died 8:20 p.m. Friday April 19, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Elmer E. Wellman, age 81, formerly of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at State of the Heart Hospice, in Greenville, Ohio. [More]
Local pictures on April 26th, 2019
Subscriber stories on April 26th, 2019
Haulette Manufacturing to add 10 jobs
CELINA - A manufacturer of racks and containers is expected to undergo a $750,000 on-site expansion and add 10 new jobs.
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MENDON - A local farmer will make a second trip to Nebraska to help with recovery efforts after the devastating flooding earlier this year.
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CELINA - Three counts of sexual battery against a former kindergarten teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy have been dropped after Mercer County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Ingraham granted a motion by her defense attorney.
CELINA - Democrats in small, rural areas such as Mercer County can achieve victories at the polls by connecting with voters on issues that matter locally, the president of the Ohio Democratic County Chairs Association stressed to a large gathering on Thursday night.
CELINA - A trial date has been set for two former Celina restaurateurs accused of tampering with records and telecommunications fraud.
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WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioner Don Regula highlighted some of the county's successes of the past year, such as the sale of Auglaize Acres, and spoke of some improvements to come during the Wapakoneta State of the City, County and Schools event on Thursday.
CELINA - U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, announced nearly 250 sites where Ohioans can safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
CELINA - Heavy rains on Thursday night left water running over several Mercer County roadways.
While no roads had been closed at press time, several roadways had taken on high water, according to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
FORT RECOVERY - Thomas More University was one of the first schools to reach out to Payton Jutte, and the Fort Recovery senior made his choice for college and to play men's basketball at the NCAA Division III college in Kentucky on Thursday.