Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
26° 26° chance Sun 33° Sun 33° light likely likely 22° 22° chance Mon 30° Mon 30° chance
Friday, February 15th, 2013
Obituaries on February 15th, 2013
Cyril W. Siefring, 93, New Weston, died Feb. 14, 2013, at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Rebecca (Becky) L. Braun, 63, Celina, died at 2:01 a.m. Feb. 14, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Stories on February 15th, 2013
MONTEZUMA - Internal injuries are healing, broken bones are mending and scars are fading, but life will never be the same for the family of Scott and Michele Barhorst. [More]
Clergymen put strong faith as top characteristic for new pope
The next head of the Catholic Church will confront the challenges of a world beset by political tumult and tilting toward secularization, according to several local priests.
Village securing grant funds for majority of cost
NEW BREMEN - Plans are in the works for a shared-use path linking local landmarks along the historic Miami and Erie Canal.
Village officials and representatives of Poggemeyer Design Group explained the two-phase project during a Wednesday afternoon open house at the lockkeeper's house.
CELINA - The county is seeking contractors to perform road and bridge improvements on four federally-funded projects.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday set 1:30 p.m. March 14 as the date to open sealed bids for the work. A contract will be awarded within several weeks of the opening.
Horstman rallies New Knoxville past Coldwater
COLDWATER - Just when it looked like New Knoxville would be stymied by Coldwater, the Rangers roared back.
Down by 10 points at halftime, the Rang [More]
ROCKFORD - The Marion Local Flyers finished their regular season with a bang by scoring early and often in a 61-39 victory over the Parkway Panthers at Panther Gymnasium on Thursday night.
ELIDA - Celina's girls basketball team capped the best regular season in program history with a 75-60 victory over Elida in Western Buckeye League play on Thursday night.
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's girls basketball team led early on, but the Redskins needed a big fourth quarter to pull away for a 50-39 win over Fort Recovery on Thursday night at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Local pictures on February 15th, 2013