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Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 2:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Periods of light snow will occur this evening and through the overnight. While accumulating snow is expected to end before Thursday morning, falling temperatures and light snow accumulations of one to two inches will result in slick travel tonight and early Thursday.
Slick spots can be expected on roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. If traveling, allow for some extra time to reach your destination and be prepared for wintery driving conditions.
In addition to the snowfall, falling temperatures combined with increased winds will result in feels-like temperatures near zero Thursday morning. If heading outdoors, dress in multiple layers.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Planting knowledge with the corn(iness)

By Margie Wuebker

WAPAKONETA - The red barn and gray silo perched atop a flatbed trailer looks familiar and right at home at the Auglaize County Fair.

This marks the fifth year Ypsilanti, Mich., resident John Forshee has brought Farmer John's Barnyard Express to the area. With assistance from a pair of Border Collies, a Nubian goat and an American miniature horse, he presents humorous yet educational shows weekdays at 2:30, 4 and 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1, 5 and 7 p.m. [More]

Council plans to hire downtown manager

By William Kincaid

Celina Mayor Sharon Larue was authorized by city council members last week to enter into a consulting agreement for a downtown manager in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Development's Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.

At last week's regular meeting, council members approved the emergency ordinance, which transfers $10,000 from the contingency fund to the community development department for contractual services of the future manager. [More]

Obituaries on August 1st, 2007

Theodore Filio

Theodore Filio, 89, 111 Johnson Ave., Celina died at 1:30 a.m. July 10, 2007, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]

Joyce Leighner

Joyce Irene Leighner, 61, of Willshire, died of natural causes on July 30, 2007, at Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind. [More]

Marcella Mae Rains

Former Celina resident Marcella "Sally" Mae Rains, 85, of Richmond, Ind., died at 4:05 p.m. July 19, 2007, at Friends Fellowship Community of Richmond. [More]

Aubry Black

Services for Aubry Shay Black were at 10:30 a.m. July 30, 2007, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, Brother Bill Reeder officiated. [More]

Local pictures on August 1st, 2007

Subscriber stories on August 1st, 2007

Plans underway to buy land for Mercer County wellfield

Mercer County commissioners have tentatively decided to exercise their option to purchase 13.285 acres of farmland in eastern Jefferson Township for a planned wellfield.

Another Mercer County bridge put on a diet - no more weighty trucks allowed

Mercer County Commissioners have reduced the allowable weight limit on a bridge over the St. Marys River.

Acting on the request of county Engineer

Good things come to those who bait

NEW BREMEN - The fish never had a chance as 117 anglers headed to the Bunker Hill Industrial Park pond with poles and bait in hand for an annual fishing derby organized by the New Bremen Parks and Recreation Department.

Backup system in place to take care of animals

Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday authorized a backup system for caring for animals at the county dog pound while dog warden Tom Powell recovers from shoulder surgery.

Kemmler Orthopaedic Center growing

Dr. Darby Wehrley, podiatric surgeon, joins Celina office

Kemmler Orthopaedic Center, located on the corner of Grand Lake Road and East Livingston Street in Celina, is expanding.

A total of 3,200 square fe

Luebke gets called up to the Wizards

Marion Local grad likely to get first start in Fort Wayne tonight

When he first signed his contract, the hope was that Cory Luebke would start his professional career in Fort Wayne.

And then the decision was made that Eugene, Oregon would be the first stop, the hope was that Luebke would be in Indiana next season.

What will the jokesters come up with this year?

COLDWATER - They've dressed up as fruit, the Flintstones, the Village People, Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz and, oh yeah, who could forget the gang from Ghostbusters.

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