Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM 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 into tonight. 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 and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing. Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Authorities continue to investigate a Thursday afternoon fire that heavily damaged a three-story condominium building at Westlake Village and sent occupants scurrying for safety.
Black smoke billowed from one of the three condominium buildings at 1145 West Bank Road and flames shot from the roof as Celina firefighters arrived on the scene shortly before 4:15 p.m. [More]
It has been over a year since Josh Fleagle qualified for the United States Olympic Swimming Trials.
Next week he will finally get a chance to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic swimming team.
The St. Marys native, who already established himself as a dominant swimmer through YMCA swimming, will head to Omaha, Neb., to take part in the trials beginning on Monday. [More]
John Henry Grise, 61, Celina, died at 4:29 p.m. June 19, 2012, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Contractors are moving ahead with renovations at Fort Recovery High school, gutting old pipes and lines and getting the school ready for a new heating and air conditioning system.
Mercer County is one of only 11 counties in the state that does not offer free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger through the Ohio Summer Food Service Program, according to the Ohio Department of Education.
The county hopes to snag a $120,000 federal grant to tear down blighted buildings in several communities.
Mercer County Treasurer Dave Kaiser, on behalf of the county, is applying for the Moving Ohio Forward Grant. County commissioners approved the action Thursday.
MARIA STEIN - Sewer system hook-ups should be completed by the end of June, according to reports presented during the recent Marion Community Development Organization meeting.
A four-run third inning put Grand Lake in a hole and it could not rally as Cincinnati handed the Mariners their fourth straight loss after a 7-3 setback at Western Hills High School in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action on Thursday.
