Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 8:03AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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 19 at 7:13AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snow showers associated with an arctic front are moving through this morning, providing a quick accumulation of snowfall. With wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph, the snow showers combined with blowing snow are reducing visibility and creating challenging travel conditions. These conditions are most impactful on roads that are more rural and are aligned from north to south. Even after the snow ends, elevated winds will continue to blow snow into the early afternoon.
Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - Could the now-closed landfill become a water park, a jungle safari zoo or a golf course? Those suggestions and others from the community were discussed at city council's meeting of the streets and sidewalks committee Monday night.
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By Shelley Grieshop
The village of Osgood has been awarded an interest-free loan of $210,000 to help finance construction drawings for a proposed wastewater treatment facility for the village.
The wastewater treatment system would replace the home sewage systems that are unlawfully discharging into area waterways, according to the EPA. The loan is from the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Fund. [More]
Obituaries on May 20th, 2008
Elaine Marie Deffenbaugh, 59, of Newport News, Va., died May 8, 2008, at her home. She died suddenly and the cause of death has not been determined. [More]
Gary V. Fox, 66, of Rockford, died at 2:25 p.m. May 17, 2008, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania. [More]
Orville J. Koverman, 78, of Spencerville died at 12:25 a.m. Monday at Celina Manor Nursing Home, following a short illness. [More]
Local pictures on May 20th, 2008
Subscriber stories on May 20th, 2008
MINSTER - Nearly two dozen concerned parents came to the Minster Local Schools board of education meeting Monday night to express dissatisfaction regarding projected staffing for the 2008-2009 school year.
ST. HENRY - The school district will end this fiscal school year with $35,000 in deficit spending, school board members learned Monday night.
"This year we basically broke even," Treasurer Glenn Miller said during the school board meeting.
The body of a missing 46-year-old Union City man was found Monday afternoon lying near a railroad track not far from the victim's Darke County home.
The accidental cutting of a fiberoptic cable in Van Wert County signaled major problems for the local 911 system as well as residents trying to place calls.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
After returning to Ball State for his senior season, despite being drafted in the 27th round by the Minnesota Twins, Kyle Heyne has continued to be one of the top closers in the Mid-American Conference.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
With both teams gearing up for district semifinal play later this week, Celina and Coldwater met up at Veterans Field in Coldwater for a non-league game, marking the first time since the 2005 season that the teams met twice in a season.