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.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Obituaries on March 15th, 2011
Patricia Jo "Patty" Stucky, 65, Coldwater, died at 7:32 p.m. March 13, 2011, at her home. [More]
Gene L. Frank, 88, St. Marys, died at 12:05 p.m. March 14, 2011, at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Norbert L. Sanders, 78, Virginia Beach, Va., died June 10, 2010.
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Mary Ellen Miller, 76, Mendon, died March 14, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health Sys [More]
Juanita Rose Felver Aller, 96, Lima, died at 3:35 a.m. March 13, 2011, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima. [More]
Margie E. Wenning, 85, Celina, died at 10:30 p.m. March 12, 2011, at Joint Township Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
John A. Westgerdes, 87, Coldwater, died at 1:25 a.m. March 14, 2011, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Stories on March 15th, 2011
CELINA - Several residents on Monday spoke out against a proposed private manure/algae digester planned for city land.
During a packed city council meeting, Janis Tindall read a written statement and said she had 500 signatures from concerned residents in the southwest part of town. [More]
ST. MARYS - St. Marys residents have been reaching out to those in their sister city, Awaji City, Japan, ready to offer aid following Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. [More]
Wangler trial
LIMA - Jurors in the aggravated murder case of Dr. Mark Wangler will begin deliberations today following closing arguments from prosecution and defense attorneys.
CELINA - Two ordinances to allow private companies to produce renewable energy on land the city plans to purchase were tabled by council members Monday night.
ST. HENRY - Newly-hired acting village administrator Ron Gelhaus said at least $4,970 worth of damage was sustained to area homes and businesses following heavy rainfall Feb. 28.
St. Marys
ST. MARYS - Two weeks after floodwaters surged through the city, officials are still assessing the damage.
The St. Marys River crested at 860 feet
COLDWATER - The village's storm sewer and wastewater system couldn't handle the 3.5 inches of rainfall that slammed the village two weeks ago, villag
MINSTER - Minster school board members narrowed the number of superintendent candidates from five to two, with the next round of interviews taking place Saturday.
John W. Coile, 45, Huber Heights, was arrested at his home Monday in connection with a theft that occurred at the Celina Walmart Supercenter earlier this month.
The city of Celina was left in the dark Friday evening after a Dayton Power & Light transmission line failed to supply power.
"DP&L dropped the who
LEXINGTON - Imagine Woody Hayes in maize and blue, or Mickey Mantle sporting Boston Red Sox red, or Michael Jordan in Boston Celtics' green.
The reaction to those sights would have likely been an equivalent to the first time that Al Summers put on a purple shirt.
All-West Ohio High School Bowling Conference
Coldwater bowlers swept the top honors as the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference held its annual banquet on Sunday at Romers in Celina. Top pro
A number of area swimmers and divers received honors as the Lima Area Swim Coaches Association (LASCA) handed out All-Lima Area selections.
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Local pictures on March 15th, 2011