Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 2:25PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move through the area this afternoon and evening, bringing snow showers and much colder air. While accumulations will generally be less than one half inch, quick bursts of snow will result in reductions in visibility and slick conditions at times. Some snow squalls are possible, which could lead to locally difficult travel conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:10PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Today 23° Today 23° slight chance isolated Tomorrow 10° Tomorrow 10°
Friday, August 22nd, 2014
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
By Nancy Allen
Area ag officials report very good to excellent soybean and corn stands this year despite earlier concerns that unseasonably cool temperatures would hurt crops.
In fact, cooler temperatures have helped corn in particular, they said.
"The cool ni [More]
By Lyle Kittle
CELINA - Celina volleyball opened its season with a come-from-behind win at the Intermediate School over the Anna Rockets 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 16-25, 15-9.
The Bulldogs staved off defeat in each of the games they won, getting short, late-game rallies behind the serving of Alli Darras and Paige Sutter to come back and take each contest. [More]
Obituaries on August 22nd, 2014
Evelyn M. Kuether, 76, Covington, passed away Aug. 20, 2014, at the Upper Valley Medical Center. [More]
Norbert W. Sutter, 86, Celina, died at 4:46 p.m. Aug. 20, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Mary R. Schaadt, 95, Berne, Ind., passed away Aug. 21, 2014, at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne. [More]
Jeannette Brunswick, Coldwater, died Aug. 22, 2014, at her home. Funeral Mass i [More]
Local pictures on August 22nd, 2014
Subscriber stories on August 22nd, 2014
Farmers, gardeners cope with cool weather
This year's unseasonably cool temperatures have been a mixed bag for gardeners.
Plants such as tomatoes and peppers experienced slower growth and ripening, while cool weather-loving plants such as lettuce and turnips are doing well.
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office this week was awarded two grants totaling more than $28,000 for overtime costs related to traffic safety.
Mercer County Commissioners Thursday upheld one objection to an assessment on a tile replacement project but rejected another.
Commissioners at a hearing accepted an objection from Menchhofer Woods resident Tim O'Donnell but dismissed one from Coldwater resident Bill Werling.
ST. MARYS - A leak of dye turned the St. Marys River red for a short time on Thursday near U.S. 33.
An industrial business on McKinley Road reporte
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local volleyball team had flashes of greatness Thursday night against Jackson Center.
Though the Flyers' full potential showed late in the match, dropping the opening two sets coming out of the gate was too difficult to overcome.
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
New Knoxville rallied after losing the first two sets to win the final three sets and beat St. Marys on Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.