Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM 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.
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 as temperatures begin to 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°
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
By Margie Wuebker
Tears flowed in Celina Municipal Court last week as a 25-year-old area man learned his fate in connection with a Sept. 15 traffic accident that claimed the life of a newlywed.
Douglas M. Heitkamp, 6215 Depweg Road, Celina, who earlier pleaded no contest to one count of vehicular homicide, received a $500 fine and an 18-month operator's license suspension. [More]
Local officials make changes in response to shrinking state funds
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - The community library will be closed on Fridays and the entire staff will take a 12 percent pay cut beginning next week due to a 30 percent cut in state funding for the next two years.
"It's already been a tough year," said Susan Heckler Pittman, executive director of the St. Marys Community Public Library. "We've already cut book and materials purchases. All that was left was the staff."
Each staff member's workweek has been cut by five hours in addition to the Friday closing. [More]
Local pictures on August 11th, 2009
Subscriber stories on August 11th, 2009
Mike Sovinski won the Republican ballot spot for the Ward 2 Celina council seat on Monday night, and possibly the November election, in a coin toss.
Owner of former Versa Pak building wants own appraisal
An ordinance to use eminent domain proceedings to acquire the former Versa Pak property was tabled by Celina City Council members during a Monday night meeting.
The city of Celina has entered into a lease agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company to lease a piece of property adjacent to the railroad tracks in the 400 block of South Ash Street.
COLDWATER - At a time when insurance costs seem to be escalating by leaps and bounds, the village expects to see a significant reduction in liability insurance next year.
The Celina boys golf team finished ninth out of 16 teams at the Defiance Invitational at Auglaize Country Club on Monday afternoon.
Bryan picked up a one-stroke win over Anthony Wayne by shooting a team score of 292, led by medalist Zach Davenport's round of 67.