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.
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Obituaries on March 17th, 2020
Lieutenant Colonel Kurt Michael Lammers, USAF Retired, age 87 of Minster, Ohio [More]
Pauline M. Timmerman, 94, Coldwater and formerly of St. Joe, died on March 15, [More]
Tama M. "Tammy" Brunswick, age 56, of Fort Recovery, died March 15, 2020 at her home. [More]
David Jan Place, 74, of Celina and formerly of Spencerville, passed away peacef [More]
Stories on March 17th, 2020
Election day off, then on, then off
COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio called off its presidential primary just hours before polls were set to open there and in three other states, an 11th-hour decision the governor said was necessary to prevent further fueling the coronavirus pandemic that has paralyzed the nation.
Most community events postponed
ROCKFORD - Several Rockford community leaders on Monday explained how COVID-19 has affected village life and encouraged residents to continue supporting local businesses. [More]
Fort Recovery takes steps to thwart virus
FORT RECOVERY - Village council members suspended the rules and declared an emergency in placing a measure seeking the renewal of an operating levy on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.
FORT RECOVERY - School board members discussed a proposed busing policy during Monday's meeting.
Superintendent Larry Brown said the plan has been in the works for a while, noting busing has been a topic of discussion since 2018.
  WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials are limiting gathering and physical contact while continuing to provide services.
These actions are effective March 18-April 8. [More]
  CELINA - In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, the Mercer County Health District has increased its incident command system structure to full activation. [More]
The following events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic:
• The Maria Stein American Legion Auxiliary's annual garage sale on March 25-27.
CELINA - A West Chester man pleaded not guilty on Monday to 13 felony charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, theft, receiving stolen property and forgery.
MINSTER - Minster Local Schools officials have implemented plans for students to follow during the three-week shutdown due to the coronavirus.
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Boys Basketball All-Ohio
Postseason honors for boys basketball in Divisions III and IV were announced by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association on Monday.
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Local pictures on March 17th, 2020