Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 11:27AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
A band of snow showers will drop into the region from northern Indiana, and push through the region through the afternoon. Some snow showers could produce a quick light coating of snow on elevated surfaces and bridges. Visibility may also be briefly reduced to a half mile or even less. Northwest winds will also gust up to 30 MPH.
Lighter snowfall will continue into the evening behind the initial band of snow showers, with accumulations from a few tenths to isolated accumulations of up to an inch.
Motorists should exercise caution and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Today 38° Today 38° likely 16° 16° slight chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° 17° 17° chance
Saturday, October 15th, 2016
By Jared Mauch
MINSTER - The Dannon Company officials will host a public meeting soon to address construction concerns residents may have about a proposed new distribution center.
Dannon's senior director of public relations Michael Neuwirth told the newspaper that residents will have a chance to ask questions about the proposed new 250,000 square foot distribution center and an employee access drive. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The start of the game was a bit shaky for the Celina fans gathered for the Homecoming game against Van Wert.
But once the Bulldogs got rolling, all was well as Celina snapped a two-game losing streak in beating the Cougars 43-12 on Friday night at Celina Stadium. [More]
Obituaries on October 15th, 2016
Evelyn E. Alig, age 95, Portland, IN, died on October 14, 2016, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IN. [More]
Raymond F. Bergman age 64 of Minster, Ohio passed away at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy, Ohio. [More]
Vernon L. Ruley age 84 of Minster, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family at 4:15 AM Friday, October 14, 2016 at Heritage Center, Minster, Ohio. [More]
Kirk Edward Shaffer, age 46, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday Oct. 11, 20 [More]
Georgia A. Stienecker, 75, Wapakoneta, died at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
William J. Woeste, age 91, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. [More]
Agnes Anna Pohlman, age 98 (just six days shy of 99) of Maria Stein, Ohio, pass [More]
Norbert J. Kohnen, age 95, of Celina, passed away Friday afternoon, October 14, 2016 at Celina Manor. [More]
Local pictures on October 15th, 2016
Subscriber stories on October 15th, 2016
Decision 2016
Keith Faber, R-Celina, will vie against Ed Huff Jr., D-Ansonia, for the Ohio House of Representatives District 84 spot held by Jim Buchy, R-Greenville.
MARIA STEIN - The serene atmosphere of The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein that over the years has aided quiet contemplation among Christians is inspiring devotion this weekend in another order of believers - writers.
Firm clears area after dredging
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners this week granted a one-year extension to an area business to complete removal of yearsold dredge material from county-owned property near Grand Lake.
FORT RECOVERY - Friday's Marion Local-Fort Recovery football contest piqued the interest of many football fans across the state.
The final score: Marion Local 42, Fort Recovery 0.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Blake Hoyng's 40-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter broke a 7-7 halftime tie and allowed St. Henry to improve to 6-2 with a 28-14 win over Delphos St. John's on Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Division II State Girls Golf Tournament
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The opening day of the 2016 Division II girls state golf tournament was a good one for Jill Schmitmeyer.
The St.
NEW BREMEN - The rivalry game between the Minster Wildcats and the New Bremen Cardinals had been on a two-year hiatus, but it was renewed with a vengeance on Friday night.
All-WOSL Soccer Honors
Lehman's Hannah Fogt was named the Western Ohio Soccer League's Girls Player of the Year in voting by the league coaches released on Friday.
Fogt h
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Nine different players rushed for 20 or more yards and St. Marys tuned up for a battle of unbeatens next Friday night in shutting out Defiance 41-0 at Brown Stadium in Defiance.