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.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Monday, May 5th, 2008
By Bruce Monnin
NEW BREMEN - Not only were area athletes racing each other Saturday at New Bremen's Cardinal Invitational, they were also in a race against the weather.   
Mother Nature won this race, as a driving rain and high whipping winds struck during the last two events, providing the tracksters with one more challenge at the end of the meet. [More]
Obituaries on May 5th, 2008
Niles Travis Amey, 53, died April 26, 2008, in San Antonio,Texas. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Janice Colette King Brandon, 50, of 800 Touvelle St., Apt. 19, Celina, died at [More]
Eleanor Braun, 94, of Coldwater, died May 4, 2008, at Mercer County Community H [More]
Teddie A. Colby, 79, formerly of Neptune, died at 10:30 p.m. April 29, 2008, at the Sonora Regional Medical Center, Sonora, Calif. [More]
Dorma R. Dues, 82, of Coldwater, died at 1:15 a.m. May 3, 2008, in Coldwater, after a brief illness. [More]
Former Minster resident Marie C. Fischer, 98, of Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, died at 3 a.m. May 3, 2008, at the retirement community. [More]
Ruth Ann Wagner, 66, of 411 N. Walnut St., St. Marys, died at 1:20 p.m. May 4, [More]
Local pictures on May 5th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 5th, 2008
A developer has resubmitted plans to build a housing and condominium development on Grand Lake after members of the Lake Improvement Association (LIA) opposed it two years ago.
A gas station attendant in Anna was arrested early Saturday morning while trying to board a bus in Dayton after allegedly stealing cash from her employer.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina traveled to Bryan on Saturday for the annual Golden Bear Invitational, bringing back a pair of third-place team finishes.