Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight. West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
COLDWATER - Nobody wants to talk about suicide, but it's a serious local and national problem, a local expert said.
Brian Engle, executive director of Foundations Behavioral Health Services, spoke Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church about the causes of suicidal thoughts. He encouraged people to intervene if they see someone exhibiting the symptoms. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Fort Recovery has waited a year for another shot at Perry.
The wait is over on Friday.
With a 48-34 victory over St. Henry in Tuesday's Division IV district semifinal, the Indians advanced to face the Commodores, who defeated Minster 62-50 in Tuesday's opening game at Wapakoneta. The teams will return to the same site for a 7 p.m. tip-off on Friday evening. [More]
CELINA - The Mercer County Fair is celebrating its 165th anniversary this year.
Board members are planning exhibits and asking the community to share historical memorabilia, including photographs, old fair books and articles to display during the fair, Aug. 11-17.
ST. HENRY - W.G. Dairy Supply President Tony Stoller said his business has moved from its longtime Minster site to 5961 state Route 119, St. Henry, for two reasons.
Minster enters familiar territory and faces one familiar foe with the chance to face yet another when the Wildcats play in the Division IV regional semifinals on Thursday night in Vandalia.