Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Nick Schwieterman, 23, is handcuffed prior to leaving the Mercer County courtroom on Wednesday after being sentenced to 24 years in prison for causing the death of four Maria Stein teens in March. Schwieterman pleaded no contest last month to charges accusing him of driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine on March 15 and causing the deaths.

Related online story:
Nick Schwieterman of Chickasaw will spend the next 24 years behind bars for causing a traffic accident that killed four Maria Stein area teenagers.
He had faced a maximum of 41 years in prison. There is no chance for parole. [More]
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