Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
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Friday, January 2nd, 2009
Slight area decrease in traffic fatalities
By Shelley Grieshop
The number of people killed in traffic crashes across the Grand Lake area dropped by just one from 2007 to 2008.
Last year, 14 people - including four Maria Stein-area men who perished in one accident in March - were killed in 11 crashes on roadways in Mercer and Auglaize counties. In 2007, 15 people died in 12 accidents. [More]
Obituaries on January 2nd, 2009
Donald Dietz
Donald Dietz, 75, of Celina died Jan. 1, 2009, at Reid Memorial Hospital, Richm [More]
Virgil Ellinger
Virgil Eugene "Gene" Ellinger, 84, 1706 Meadowview Drive, Celina, died at 12:20 a.m. Jan. 1, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Harry Krogman
Harry W. Krogman, 87, 7693 Bogart Road, Celina, died at 5:01 p.m. Dec. 31, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Linus Pohl
Linus Pohl, 82, of Coldwater, died Jan. 1, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
David Reinhard
Former Fort Recovery resident David A. Reinhard, 59, of Piketon, died Dec. 31, 2008, in Columbus. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
Mary Ann Schmackers
Mary Ann Schmackers, 82, of Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater, died at 11 a.m. Jan. 1, 2009, at Briarwood Manor. [More]
John Sizelove
John R. Sizelove, 85, 5134 It's It Road, Lot 20, Celina, died at 9 a.m. Jan. 1, 2009, at his residence. [More]
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ODOT to improve local roads
The Ohio Department of Transportation will pursue multiple infrastructure projects in both Mercer and Auglaize counties this year.
Two road resurfacing projects will be completed through the villages of Coldwater and Rockford, ODOT Public Information Officer Denise Heitkamp said.
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