Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM 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.
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 as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:25AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Thursday, November 9th, 2017
Electric crews restore full power
Marathon process completed
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City crews, after having put in countless hours over the last few days, on Wednesday afternoon re-energized the electric grid to restore full power to Celina, mayor Jeff Hazel confirmed this morning.
However, as of this morning, Menards and Walmart were still operating on standby power via emergency generators, Hazel said. They'll switch over to the city's power grid once DP&L finishes up additional work, he said. [More]
Stadium fund drive nears half of target
St. Marys
By Ed Gebert
ST. MARYS - The Roughrider Philanthropic Association has raised nearly half the funds needed for a new football stadium at Memorial High School.
Matthew Hughes of JMH Development on Wednesday told school board members the association has raised $1.377 million of the $3 million needed for the project. Members hope to have the money raised and the stadium built by the first football game of the 2018 season. [More]
Obituaries on November 9th, 2017
Bernard Sanders
Bernard "Bud" F. Sanders, age 81, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes e [More]
Chris Lyda
Chris K. Lyda, 72, New Bremen, died of natural causes on Nov. 2, 2017, in Flagstaff Arizona. [More]
Henry Drees
Henry B. Drees, 94, formerly of Wendelin, died on Nov. 9, 2017.
Arrangements [More]
Beth Thobe
Beth A. Thobe, 53, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died November 7, 2017, at her home.
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Local pictures on November 9th, 2017
Subscriber stories on November 9th, 2017
Former Celina teacher alleges discrimination
CELINA -Former teacher Gregg Fledderjohann filed a complaint claiming age and sex discrimination, harassment and retaliation by Celina City Schools Superintendent Ken Schmiesing and elementary school principal Greg Ahrens.
Workers dig into laying groundwork for amphitheater
CELINA - VTF Excavation has begun groundwork for the new Harley Jones Rotary Memorial Amphitheater, the planned centerpiece of the new Bryson Park District.
County fair revenue higher than estimated
CELINA - Mercer County Fair Board members learned on Tuesday evening that revenue for the year, including December receipts, will be 12 percent higher than had been projected.
Rockford hall hosts grant news, wedding
$390,000 to help upgrade village's wastewater treatment plant
ROCKFORD - Officials have learned the village has been awarded a $390,000 Community Development Block Grant to help pay for the planned wastewater treatment plant upgrade.
Chickasaw raises base water rates
CHICKASAW - Village officials on Wednesday evening learned Board of Public Affairs members have agreed to raise residents' base water rates by $15 to $55 per month.
Students show off their talents at New Bremen board meeting
NEW BREMEN - Student talent was on full display at Wednesday evening's school board meeting.
First on the agenda were Sean Lafleur, Cole Hemmelgarn
Domination vs. domination at state
No. 1 Cavs, No. 4 Devils meet in Friday's semifinal
The Coldwater Cavaliers swept their way through to the Division III state volleyball tournament.
They face a team from Independence that did the exact same thing to get out of the Barberton regional.
Flyer spikers of 2000 began run of state success
Curtain Call
With Coldwater, New Bremen and Versailles all representing the Midwest Athletic Conference at the state volleyball tournament this weekend, they are each fulfilling dreams certainly not unfamiliar to the Marion Local volleyball program.
Cavs renew rivalry with T-Birds
Coldwater faces Lima Central Catholic for first time since 2002
Week 11 has Coldwater going to a familiar venue and playing a longtime foe for the first time in 15 years.
Harmon Field in Wapakoneta will host the 8-3 Cavaliers against 10-1 Lima Central Catholic in a Division VI Region 24 semifinal.
Two-Minute Drill
Marion Local (11-0) vs. Spencerville (9-2)
Alexander Stadium/
Purk Field, Piqua
Last meeting: 34-14, Spencerville (1972)
About the Flyers:
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Offense
  
  Braeden Dunlap, RB St, Marys
  10 carries for 106 yards and three touchdowns and a 52-yard touchdown reception in the Roughriders' 48-8 win over Sparta Highland.
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