Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 9:58PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish into the overnight hours. While any accumulation will be less than an inch, this will create slick roadways. Not all roads will be affected, but motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling tonight, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
FORT RECOVERY - Organizers are planning to enlarge a proposed monument plaza honoring veterans in Fort Recovery Monument Park after receiving an unexpectedly large number of names to include.
Plaza committee member Ken Romer said requests for names to be included on the monument have been proceeding better than expected. However, the expansion also means more money is needed to make the plaza a reality. [More]
2016 Mercer County Knights of Columbus Track and Field Meet
By Bruce Monnin
COLDWATER - Both the Celina girls' and boys' track squads used their team depth as well as the ability to win the majority of events to sweep to victory in the Mercer County Knights of Columbus track meet. The Bulldog girls scored 202 points to more than double runner-up St. Henry's total of 83, while the Celina boys came in slightly lower, scoring 193 points to better second place Fort Recovery's 102 1/4 points. [More]
Funds will help pay for infrastructure that will aid Chickasaw, industrial park
CHICKASAW - A proposed water infrastructure project to serve the village of Chickasaw and the Marion Industrial Park is getting a $200,000 boost from the federal government.
CELINA - With the official dedication of their softball field before the game, it was a bit understandable if Celina was a bit fidgety before taking on backyard rival Coldwater.
ROSSBURG - Kerry Madsen ended a long World of Outlaw Craftsman Sprint Car Series dry spell, and Bryan Clauson finally picked up an Amsoil United States Auto Club (USAC) Sprint Car Series win at Eldora Speedway on Friday night in the second annual Let's Race Two weekend series.
