Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 9:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
As temperatures continue to fall, residual moisture may freeze on roadways. In addition, gusty winds of 25-35 MPH may lead to some snow drifting over roads as well.
Motorists are urged to use caution overnight into Saturday morning.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 6:04PM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
1° 1° patchy blowing Sat 17° Sat 17° 7° 7° Sun 24° Sun 24°
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Monday, March 19th, 2018
Key moments lift Wildcats to title
Division IV Girls Basketball State Championship
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLUMBUS - The rematch between Minster and Ottoville looked like a repeat of their first meeting in January, a one-point win in Minster.
But when Ottoville's Bridget Landin left with a concussion with 6:49 left in regulation, it didn't take long for Minster to strike. [More]
Students, staff grieve educator
By Sydney Albert
CELINA - Grief counseling will be offered at Mercer County Alternative School after the death of the school's director, Aaron Rose.
Students and staff also will have the opportunity to attend Rose's viewing on Tuesday.
"Our efforts right now are focused on counseling services for students as they come to school today," Mercer County Educational Services Center Superintendent Shelly Vaughn said. [More]
Obituaries on March 19th, 2018
Linda Bruns
Linda Louise Bruns, age 79 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday March 17, 2018 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Celina. [More]
Janet Overley
Janet Elaine Overley, age 71 of Celina and formerly Mendon, Ohio passed away on Saturday March 17, 2018 at her residence in Celina. [More]
Waneta Rodeheffer
Waneta Mae Rodeheffer, 99, of Wooster, Ohio, and formerly of St. Marys and Bowl [More]
Aaron Rose
Aaron M. Rose, age 40, of St. Sebastian, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. [More]
Carolyn Smith
Carolyn J. Smith, 82, St. Marys, OH died 8:30 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys. [More]
Kathryn Spees
Kathryn "Kay" Frances Spees, age 78 passed away Friday, March 16, 2018.
She was born on July 14, 1939 to the late Walter and Mary VanderHorst in Celina, OH. [More]
Mary Thobe
Mary A. (Buehler) Thobe, age 91, of Maria Stein, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Gardens of St. Henry. [More]
Rosella Moorman
Rosella "Toots" Hierholzer Moorman, 90, formerly of Burkettsville, died on Marc [More]
Local pictures on March 19th, 2018
Subscriber stories on March 19th, 2018
Hoying steps up big time
Minster freshman sparked comeback
COLUMBUS - When asked what was the difference this year with Minster winning a state title after the previous two years ended in the regional, Minster coach Mike Wiss nodded to his right, where freshman Janae Hoying was sitting.
Nubians hold on to beat Tigers
State Championship Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Jordan Horston's jump shot with 4:15 left in regulation put Columbus Africentric in front to stay as the Nubians mad
Area bowlers earn top honors
All-WOHSBC Team
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Area bowlers earned honors as the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference announced its all-conference teams on Sunday during the season-ending banquet at Romer's in St. Henry.
Tech changing education
Many devices at students' and teachers' fingertips
Technological innovations are changing how teachers educate and how students learn in ways unimaginable not too long ago.
Classrooms across Mercer
Sealing method to be used on more roads
CELINA - Mercer County engineers are pleased with the results of last year's experimental road-sealing method and plan to slowly incorporate the process into all county road repairs in the future.
Marion facilities meeting postponed
MARIA STEIN - Tuesday's public meeting for the proposed new building at Marion Local Schools has been postponed.
Superintendent Mike Pohlman tweete
Hit the road for fun and adventure
Ohio, surrounding states abound with museums, other sites
CELINA - With winter coming to a close and the warmer days of spring right around the corner, people may want to start shaking off their cabin fever by loading up the car and taking road trips with their families and friends.
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