Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM 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 and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Coronavirus concerns
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The coronavirus will probably make its way to Mercer County, however, residents should not give into fear, one county official said on Tuesday.
"We want to urge people to be prepared, and we want to be prepared as a health department and know that something could be coming that's worse than what we've got right now, but we're not running around saying 'the sky is falling,' either," Mercer County Health District Administrator Jason Menchhofer said. [More]
Parkway holds on to beat Tiffin Calvert, advances to regional championship game
By Colin Foster
BOWLING GREEN - Parkway coach Doug Hughes stood next to players Caleb Kinney and Nick Hawk in the media room of the Stroh Center on the campus of Bowling Green State University late Tuesday night.
After getting one step closer to state, the Panthers were trying to figure out the first step of the post-game press conference. [More]
Obituaries on March 11th, 2020
Robert W. Homan, age 44 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence in Celina. [More]
Rita A. Wurster beloved wife, mother and grandmother died Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Bonita Springs, FL after a long battle with dementia. [More]
Juanita Powell, age 86, of Englewood, OH formerly of Clayton, OH passed away Su [More]
George Frederick Kreachbaum, 98, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Friday, March 6th, 2020. [More]
Matthew D. Rupert, 47, Wapakoneta, died at 6:05 p.m. March 7, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
Carole Jean Pearce, 82, formerly of Steubenville, died on March 7, 2020.
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Coronavirus concerns
WAPAKONETA - Public health officials are urging people to be prepared, not scared, when it comes to the novel coronavirus.
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COLDWATER - Roofing issues that have plagued the school building will be tackled in phases rather than all at once due to finances, superintendent Jason Wood said.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members on Tuesday hired a new deputy director and moved to raise the director's salary for assuming additional responsibilities, including security directives from the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.
CELINA - Two Van Wert men being questioned in connection to thefts from stores were arrested on Monday after drugs reportedly were discovered in their vehicle.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Health members approved minor changes to the health department's workforce development plan during Tuesday morning's meeting.
Mercer County's unemployment rate rose from 2.5% in December to 3.3% in January but is still the lowest in the state, a status it has maintained since March 2016.
Division IV Girls Basketball State Final Four preview
MINSTER - Eyes were on the Minster-Fort Loramie game at the beginning of this season.
One team even drove across the state to watch it.
"I want
From Staff and Wire Reports
Fans of Minster girls basketball - and of other teams and athletes competing in state tournaments - outside of immediate family of players and coaches will have to follow their team through radio broadcasts and social media.