Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. 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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Friday, January 29th, 2016
De Ruijter planning nearly $1M expansion
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - A manufacturer of rubber products is seeking a $150,000 revolving loan from the county to pursue a nearly $1 million expansion to boost production and add six full-time positions.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday set a public hearing for 2 p.m. Feb. 11 to gather public input about De Ruijter International USA's request for the $150,0000 revolving loan. It will be in the commissioners' office at the Mercer County Central Services Building, Celina. [More]
Obituaries on January 29th, 2016
Albert "Sluggo" Goodwin, 73, St. Marys, died on Jan. 26, 2016, at his residence [More]
Darlene Sue Salisbury, 66 of Celina, passed away at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 8:50 am. [More]
John Douglas Temple, 69, Celina, died on Jan. 29, 2016.
Arrangements are pend [More]
Local pictures on January 29th, 2016
Subscriber stories on January 29th, 2016
NEW KNOXVILLE - Three southwestern Auglaize County village officials shared an upbeat year-in-review at Thursday's annual State of the Villages Breakfast.
CELINA - Sanitary sewer rates will rise in numerous county districts starting April 1.
Rates will increase for the first time since 2014, according
CELINA - The buzzer signaling the end of the first quarter was the best thing Celina heard on Thursday night.
The horn served as a wake-up call.
Minster's defense the key in 46-37 win over Indians
MINSTER - Defense has been the one constant for Nann Stechschulte's Minster girls basketball team this season.
On Thursday night, defense won the Wildcats at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference championship.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's Sawyer Weitzel repeated as the Western Buckeye League girls diving champion with a dominating effort on Thursday at the Defiance YMCA.
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Coldwater football coach Chip Otten was selected to coach in the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association's North-South Classic.