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.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - A St. Marys couple was named the recipient of the next Lots for Soldiers house.
"We're overwhelmed," a smiling yet teary-eyed Tasha Stoker said while standing alongside her husband, Corey Stoker, at the annual Lots for Soldiers Duck Races fundraiser at Bayview Pub on a snowy Saturday afternoon. [More]
St. Marys claimed Grand Lake bowling bragging rights by sweeping Celina in Western Buckeye League matches on Saturday at Varsity Lanes in St. Marys.
The Roughrider girls improved to 7-1 in league play and handed the Bulldogs their first league loss by a score of 2,465-2,252. St. Marys held a 164-pin advantage after regulation game play and then held off Celina in the baker games. [More]
WILLIAM KINCAID and TOM STANKARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
Elections officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties have fortified elections systems that have been designated critical infrastructure by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
CELINA - Mayor Jeff Hazel touted the city's strong financial standing in a speech to Grand Lake Rotarians, crediting annually balanced budgets and revenue surpluses to a disciplined, business-minded style of governance.
People from the basketball world and beyond reacted to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
