Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
Group plans for jobs
Commissioners review local economic data
By William Kincaid
CELINA - While Mercer County commissioners mulled economic data to be used to craft future workforce programs, a local development official said planners need to look beyond the numbers as they set a future course.
County community development director Jared Ebbing argued that "black-and-white" data should serve as a guide, not a definitive source for preparing for future jobs. [More]
Obituaries on February 22nd, 2017
Glen Houdeshell
Glen D. Houdeshell, age 84, of Celina, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 20, 2017. [More]
Mark M. Kremer
Mark M. Kremer age 58, of Versailles, Ohio died at 9:33 AM on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his residence. [More]
Ruth Ross
Ruth L. Ross, 95, of rural Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. [More]
Delia Thornsberry
Delia Thornsberry, 89, Saint Marys, died 4:30 P.M. Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
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Subscriber stories on February 22nd, 2017
Park playground redo in the works
Rockford
ROCKFORD - The Shanes Park playground will be getting a makeover soon.
Village Administer Jeff Long told council members on Tuesday that city employees have been removing "really old" playground equipment from the park.
Minster raises garbage rates
Council approves annexation
MINSTER - Village residents will pay an extra 26 cents per month for garbage collection starting in March.
Council members on Tuesday passed under
St. Marys man injured in crash
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - A St. Marys resident suffered non-incapacitating injuries in a one-vehicle rollover accident Tuesday evening.
According to a Merc
Eleven Bulldogs heading to state
CELINA - Keaton McMurray, Justin Fleagle, Mason Baker, Ian Darras, Grant Guggenbiller, Garrett Weininger, Kenzie Conn, Zoe Rolfes, Paige Duncan, McKenna Black and Amanda Slechter.
Redskins roll in tourney opener
WAPAKONETA - St. Henry had been dealing with a first-round tournament bug in four of the last five seasons.
The Redskins swashed that bug with authority on Tuesday.
Minster's Westerbeck selected as MAC Player of the Year
Minster senior Rosie Westerbeck has been tabbed as Midwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year after helping the Wildcats to a second consecutive outright league title.
Parkway falls to Adams Central 50-46
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway finished a split with Indiana schools this week after falling 50-46 to Adams Central on Tuesday night in Monroe, Indiana.
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