Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 3:54AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will continue to move through the region early this morning with the passage of a cold front. Minor snow accumulations are expected. Additionally, some very patchy freezing fog may develop. 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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Monday, November 12th, 2012
By Randy Bruns
FAIRBORN - Though they came into their Division IV state final volleyball match with a sparkling 25-3 record, the Marion Local Flyers knew a little bit about making a comeback.  
Notorious for starting slowly but finishing strong during this year's [More]
Obituaries on November 12th, 2012
Paul Adams, 81, Celina, died Nov. 10, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.
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Ryah Howell, 9-month-old daughter of Kori Howell, St. Marys, died Nov. 9, 2012, [More]
Larry D. Bollenbacher, 70, Celina, died Nov. 10, 2012, at his home.
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Rita J. Fetters, 71, Montpelier, died at 1:15 a.m. Nov. 9, 2012, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers - Montpelier Emergency Room. [More]
John M. Rauh, 68, Coldwater, died Nov. 11, 2012, at his home.
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Kurt Allan Metzger, 53, Coldwater, died at 7:55 p.m. Nov, 9, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Denise Faye Besecker, 57, Bradford, died at 7:58 a.m. Nov. 9, 2012, at her home [More]
Melinda "Mindi" Shinn, 26, Rockford, died Nov. 8, 2012, at her home.
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Doris M. Long, 84, Celina, died Nov. 10, 2012, at Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Kathleen "Kate" Bergman, 80, Maria Stein, died at 9:19 p.m. Nov. 10, 2012, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. [More]
Othmar Osterloh, 83, Burkettsville, died Nov. 11, 2012, in Coldwater.
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Local pictures on November 12th, 2012
Subscriber stories on November 12th, 2012
Failing charter schools score public dollars, offer parents another option
A record $700 million in state funding is earmarked this year for Ohio's not-so-successful charter schools while higher-performing public schools undergo funding cuts.
ROCKFORD - Memories of murder victim Melinda "Mindi" Shinn were shared during a candlelight vigil attended by nearly 175 people Saturday night.  
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FAIRBORN - Notes and quotes from Saturday's Division IV state volleyball final.
Clubbing it
To get to where the Marion Local volleyball program is
Division V Region 20 Semifinals at Piqua
PIQUA - A big defensive play late in the first half allowed Coldwater to take the momentum and run with it for a 41-22 win over West Liberty-Salem in the Division V Region 20 semifinals at Alexander Stadium/Purk Field in Piqua on Saturday night.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
It was an All-Mercer County championship match in both the boys' and girls' divisions of the season-opening West Ohio High School Bowling Conference Singles' Tournament at Community Lanes in Minster.