Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Monday, April 17th, 2017
Long-distance mission
Homan, daughters see nation a half-marathon at a time
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - He puts up with their "awful" music in the car while they respond to his demands to hurry up packing - a father and two of his daughters are learning more about each other while seeing America.
Greg Homan of Coldwater, a Mercer County commissioner and Wright State University-Lake Campus agricultural professor, and daughters Colby, a high school sophomore, and Shelby, a sixth-grader, in November began a quest to run half-marathons in 50 states. [More]
Obituaries on April 17th, 2017
Carolyn Albers
Carolyn V. Albers, age 65, of Minster, died at 11:58 PM on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio. [More]
Leonard Clune
Leonard F. Clune age 83 of Minster, Ohio died at 5:30 AM on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Roger Noll
Roger J. Noll, age 66, of Sidney, Ohio, died Friday, April 14, 2017 at his home [More]
Mildred Klemenic
Mildred "Milka" Klemenic, 90, formerly of Merrillville, IN died on April 11, 2017. [More]
Elsie Laffin
Elsie Elizabeth Laffin, age 83, of Lima, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at her residence. [More]
Rosalind Gottes
Rosalind M. Gottes, age 99, of St. Henry, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Lowell Roettger
Lowell J. Roettger, 98, New Knoxville, and formerly of Saint Marys, died Friday, April 14, 2017, in New Knoxville. [More]
Local pictures on April 17th, 2017
Subscriber stories on April 17th, 2017
Community rallies around St. Henry EMS to fund new building
ST. HENRY - Thanks to an outpouring of community support, St. Henry EMS personnel are set to open their new building.
With much anticipation, squad personnel have invited the public to attend an April 30 open house to celebrate the new $900,000, 8,100-square-foot facility.
Wildcat girls cruise to Memorial title
MINSTER - Saturday was a great day for track at the Minster Memorial Invitational.
It was also a great day for the Minster girls, who racked up top finishes in seven events en route to winning the team title with 137 1/2 points.
Hoffman wins Eldora opener
ROSSBURG - Nick Hoffman had been to Eldora Speedway victory lane before, having won four modified races at the high-banked, 1/2-mile oval.
Hoffman
Indians split with Starfires
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Fort Recovery improved to 7-3 and gave head coach Jerry Kaup a milestone victory during a baseball doubleheader with South Adams on Saturday.
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