Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 7:21PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 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 18 at 7:17PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Periods of light snow can be expected tonight with some scattered snow showers then lingering into Monday morning. Snow totals of around an inch or less will be possible. Increasing winds later tonight and Monday morning will support blowing snow, primarily in rural areas.
Challenging travel conditions will be possible starting tonight and continuing through the day on Monday. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
9° 9° light Mon 17° Mon 17° chance 3° 3° Tue 19° Tue 19°
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
God's warrior in Afghanistan
Versailles priest serving in fierce combat region
By Shelley Grieshop
The dark sunglasses and camouflage clothing work their magic as Carl Subler goes about his mission in Afghanistan.
The U.S. Army captain blends in well in the stark, war-torn land, just like his comrades, although Subler's focus each day is considerably different than theirs. The 34-year-old Versailles native is a Catholic priest giving spiritual guidance in a military zone. [More]
Flyers claim outright MAC championship
By Randy Bruns
MARIA STEIN - Last Saturday the Marion Local Flyers sewed up a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title despite having two starters out with injuries.
On Thursday night, the Flyers were even more short-staffed but they put on a workman-like performance and grabbed the MAC crown all for themselves. [More]
Obituaries on February 19th, 2010
Kirsten Schlarman
Kirsten Schlarman, 14, of New Weston, died at her home Feb. 18, 2010, after bat [More]
Local pictures on February 19th, 2010
Subscriber stories on February 19th, 2010
Several file for primary election
Several declarations of candidacy and local issues were filed Thursday with the Mercer County Board of Elections, the deadline for the primary election May 4. Write-in candidates for the primary have until March 3 to file, and non-partisan candidates running in November have until Aug. 19.
Auditor won't seek fifth term
Mercer County
Mercer County Auditor Mark Giesige on Thursday announced he would not seek a fifth term in office.
Giesige - who has served as auditor for more than 17 years - will finish out his current term, which expires March 2011.
Celina school board considers fan ejection policy
Celina Board of Education members may consider whether to adopt an ejection policy for athletic events.
The subject was broached at this week's regular meeting as Superintendent Matt Miller talked about an incident at a soccer match last fall.
Board may broaden open enrollment rules
Parkway
ROCKFORD - Parkway board members are considering a modification of the district's open enrollment status as recommended by the superintendent.
At Thursday's meeting, Superintendent Greg Puthoff asked the board to consider open enrollment with statewide boundaries.
Man hurt in car-train crash
An 80-year-old Versailles man was injured Thursday when his SUV collided with a train on state Route 47 east of the village of Versailles.
John Simon, the driver of the SUV, was taken by Versailles Rescue Squad to Wayne Hospital in Greenville, where he was treated and released.
Blue Jays rally past Indians in the fourth
DELPHOS - Two teams toward the top of the Midwest Athletic Conference standings tangled in the conference finale of the season.
Fort Recovery and D
Celina spoils Bath's title aspirations
LIMA - Winning a league championship is a great feeling, but preventing a rival from doing the same thing can be pretty special too.
That was the case for the Celina girls basketball team on Thursday night as the Bulldogs defeated Lima Bath, 64-50, in Western Buckeye League action.
Shawnee wins WBL crown for first time
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Shawnee put together a strong third quarter to pull away from St. Marys and capture its first-ever Western Buckeye League girls basketball title, beating the Roughriders, 66-45, at McBroom Gymnasium.
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