Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 1:41PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Snowfall of at least an inch is expected across the region, with up to 2 inches possible. There is also the potential for brief intense bursts of snow, especially between 10 PM and 3 AM. Where these brief bursts of snow occur, visibility may drop suddenly, creating additional travel hazards tonight. West winds will become northwest overnight, gusting as high as 30 to even 35 mph. This may cause blowing snow over roadways, even as the snow ends after 3 AM.
CELINA - Something different is brewing these days at 110 S. Main St.
Many people know Brew Nation and Lake Rat Brewing Co. for their food, beer and live events, but the local hangout has been closed since Gov. Mike DeWine's executive order barring dine-in dining and drinking due to the coronavirus pandemic. [More]
Due to the continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic and recent state orders, Mercer County District Library in Celina and its branches in St. Henry, Chickasaw and Mendon are closed until further notice. Curbside service at the Celina branch will no longer be offered. [More]
Bruns returns home from Spain after pro league postpones season
By Colin Foster
A Marion Local Flyer in foreign territory, Ryan Bruns recently returned home from Spain after the Liga Española de Baloncesto Aficionado (Liga EBA) was put on hiatus while the country - and world - battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed legislation to apply for state a grant to demolish a former downtown motel, a move that mayor Jeff Hazel said would pave the way for a multimillion-dollar commercial development.
WAPAKONETA - Final pretrial hearing and jury trial dates for two Columbus-area men charged in connection with a deadly 2018 St. Marys shooting have changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CELINA - Mercer County commissioners on Monday passed a resolution authorizing department heads to set up alternative work arrangements and schedules for employees they consider essential critical-infrastructure workers.
COLUMBUS (AP) - The Daily Standard earned second place in general excellence in Division II of the 2019 Ohio Associated Press Media Editors newspaper competition.
YORKSHIRE - All farmers serve as stewards of the land in some capacity.
With the hope of having a better environmental impact, some local farmers are forgoing more modern agricultural practices in favor of getting back to their roots.
